Talent.com
Heavy Equipment Operator - Commercial Solar
Heavy Equipment Operator - Commercial SolarKeystone Clearwater Solutions • Hershey, PA, US
Heavy Equipment Operator - Commercial Solar

Heavy Equipment Operator - Commercial Solar

Keystone Clearwater Solutions • Hershey, PA, US
job_description.job_card.variable_days_ago
serp_jobs.job_preview.job_type
  • serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
job_description.job_card.job_description

Job Description

Job Description

Heavy Equipment Operator – Commercial Solar

Coral Reef Partners – Full-Time | Travel Required

About Us :

Coral Reef Partners is a leading Pennsylvania-based commercial solar developer, installer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) firm delivering turnkey photovoltaic (PV) systems across schools, municipalities, and commercial sectors. We are committed to building a sustainable future through high-performing solar energy systems backed by innovation, quality, and technical expertise.

The Role :

A Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe, professional, and efficient manner to support solar construction and earthmoving operations. Equipment may include front-end loaders, dozers, excavators, skid steers, graders, compactors, telehandlers, and related machinery. The Heavy Equipment Operator ensures that all work meets safety, environmental, and operational standards while maintaining positive relationships with clients and landowners.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Operate heavy equipment in support of solar construction, grading, trenching, and restoration
  • Excavate trenches with attention to depth, slope, and terrain variation
  • Load and unload soil, rock, and waste materials; transport to proper locations
  • Restore pipeline rights-of-way (ROWs) or disturbed land to pre-construction conditions
  • Perform daily inspections and routine maintenance of equipment
  • Identify mechanical issues and report for repair as needed
  • Support material handling and other manual tasks when not operating equipment
  • Use mobile radios to coordinate on-site activities
  • Train less-experienced operators in safe equipment use
  • Work under limited supervision and complete assigned tasks independently
  • Maintain safety, efficiency, and quality standards at all times

Requirements :

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience operating and maintaining heavy equipment
  • Proficiency with motorized construction equipment
  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
  • Working knowledge of grades and reading blueprints
  • Knowledge of pipeline or solar site construction techniques
  • Experience with compaction, trenching, and restoring land conditions
  • Ability to safely operate front-end loaders, dozers, excavators, graders, skid steers, compactors, and telehandlers
  • Strong understanding of truck and equipment safety
  • Ability to lift and move up to 75 lbs
  • Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions
  • Ability to complete and maintain accurate daily inspection and activity reports
  • Willingness to travel 100% of the time to customer locations and job sites
  • Ability to work independently and remain alert in a safety-critical environment

    • Perks & Benefits :

  • Medical / Dental / Vision coverage
  • Health savings account (HSA)
  • Company Paid Life Insurance and Accidental & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • 401k with a company match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Professional Development Programs
  • Employee Referral Programs

    • Schedule :

    Full-Time | Travel Required | Field-Based Role at Active Solar Construction Sites

    Outdoor work in all weather conditions, exposure to equipment vibration / noise, extended shifts may be required

    serp_jobs.job_alerts.create_a_job

    Heavy Equipment Operator • Hershey, PA, US