Solar Excavator Operator Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Wood is currently sourcing  Multi Equipment Civil Operators with construction experience operating excavator, skid steer, trackhoe and bulldozer for our Solar Project in Chase City, VA.. A valid drivers license, equipment certification and OSHA 10 is required.

Authorization to lawfully work in the U.S without sponsorship from Wood is required.

Responsibilities:

• Observes load hook up and determines safety of load
• Manipulates controls to regulate speed and direction of equipment and hoist movements according to written, verbal or signal instructions
• Cleans and maintains equipment and hoisting mechanisms
• Inspects equipment for defective parts, documents and notifies the equipment foreman or supervisor of any defects or malfunctions
• Loads, transports and unloads materials, tools, equipment and supplies
• Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities on tools and equipment
• Inspects rigging and related equipment
• Required to understand and interpret load charts
• Understands and follows oral and written instructions
• Works independently in the absence of supervision
• Ability to read and interpret maps, sketches, drawings, specifications and technical manuals
• Can use hand-held mobile radio units to coordinate tasks and resources
• Can perform a variety of skilled construction and maintenance tasks
• Can perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods in unfavorable weather conditions
• Ability to communicate clearly / both orally and in writing or via radio, perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects or repairs to supervisor; clean equipment
• A commitment to safetyOSHA 10 verified certification is preferred or onsite training and passing test requried

Qualifications:

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area
• Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
• Works under immediate supervision
• Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions
• Experience with  bulldozer, steer, loader and excavator
• Abilty to judge the grade of the landscape
• Final grade experience
• A valid drivers license and OSHA 10 is required
• Solar experience is a plus
• Typically reports to equipment foreman, supervisor or manager

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