Heavy Equipment Operator - Renewable Energy

McCarthy is hiring immediately for a full-time Heavy Equipment Operator for the construction of a new solar facility located in Kiowa, CO. McCarthy is looking for team members that have a proven commitment to safety, are accustomed to working outdoors, and can be committed to a full-time schedule.

McCarthy proudly offers our craft professionals:

Safety-First Mindset

Paid Holidays (7)

Paid Time Off

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement

Professional Development

Referral Cash Bonuses McCarthy's core purpose is to be the Best Builder in America. We value our skilled tradespeople, and we know the abilities you bring to make us a better company. Together, we can build great things.

The Heavy Equipment Operator is part of the team that is largely responsible for the safe and successful movement of machines and equipment throughout the job site. The Civil / Heavy Equipment Operator will utilize a wide variety of machines and equipment to facilitate the movement of land and materials based on the scheduled work plans. The Civil / Heavy Equipment Operator may also be assigned additional duties on the job as required by the project leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Operate/maneuver heavy dirt equipment on construction sites in a safe and effective manner, including but not limited to dozer, roller, backhoe, excavator, and motor grader.

Equipment Daily checks to ensure equipment functions properly and safely.

Complete shallow and deep trenching excavation activities

Rough and fine grading with dozer (GPS)

Safely load and unload materials

Clean, maintain and conduct basic equipment repairs.

Recognize hazards and danger zones

Ensure equipment is safely and securely stored when not in use.

Coordinate with crew members in response to hand and/or audio signals.

All other duties assigned by site leadership Qualifications

Prior experience on solar, commercial, and/or civil construction projects operating heavy dirt construction equipment

Thorough knowledge of equipment and safety processes used in large construction sites

Understand logistics and traffic control plans.

Mathematically incline convert to tenths of a foot.

Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and leadership within the team.

Demonstrate capability and competence in large dirt size equipment

Ability to perform heavy lifting, pushing, pulling of material weighing 50 lbs.

Knowledge of equipment maintenance and storage

Prior experience with grading

Ability to operate dozers and other equipment with GPS systems

Ability to squat, crawl and work in awkward positions and confined spaces.

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.

Unrestricted use of hands, arms, shoulders, upper/lower back, visual acuity, depth and color perception.

Self-motivated.

Ability to work well with others in a team environment.

Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.

Age 18+

Proof of Identity and Employment Authorization

Pay Rate: $35.00+/Hour (DOE)

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.