Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator – Renewable Energy Projects

Gridworks is seeking an Equipment Operator to support the successful execution of construction and solar projects. This role is responsible for operating heavy equipment safely and efficiently to support site development, material movement, and project completion.

The ideal candidate is safety-focused, dependable, and comfortable working in dynamic outdoor environments. This position plays a key role in ensuring jobsite productivity, equipment reliability, and adherence to company safety standards.

About the Company
Established in 2014, Gridworks is a leading EPC contractor for utility-scale solar and battery storage projects. Primarily operating across the Southwest, we are expanding into other regions. With nearly 3 GW of solar and battery energy storage projects, we are well positioned for continued success in the rapidly growing clean energy sector.

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide support to successful completion of construction solar projects.
• Operate the equipment in the right direction and angles to prevent accidents and damage of property.
• Ensure and manage the machines or equipment in a safe and secure way.
• Perform periodical safety, maintenance, or servicing checks to ensure proper functioning of the equipment.
• Inform and advise the management or repairmen for major repairs or maintenance.
• Operate equipment in compliance with the company's operating safety policies and procedures.
• Provide recommendations for maintaining and improving environmental performance.
• Load and unload equipment from vehicles and trailers.
• Ensure company equipment, material, and the work site are maintained, kept clean, and stored in a safe manner. Collect and dispose of scrap, excess materials, and refuse

Other:

• Attends training and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities at that time, subject to changes as business needs change.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Able to work in varying temperatures.

• Able to work outside.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The most important criteria for an equipment operator are to have a strong physical ability and strength to carry out the daily strenuous activities. Prolonged periods of operating heavy machinery, able to work long periods including evenings and weekends when necessary. Must be able to operate machinery in all weather conditions and terrains. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to walk, sit, stand, bend and stoop. May be required to lift, carry or push/pull supplies, materials, equipment and/or items weighing up to 50 pounds.

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

• This is a full-time position. Hours will vary between five 8-hour days or four 10-hour days, based on what the jobsite requires. Construction projects take place at all hours of the day or night, so these workers have schedules that might include late nights and overnight hours. You should be willing to accommodate a schedule that can require weekend work as well.

TRAVEL:

• Ability and willingness to travel to various locations as required within and outside of New Mexico.

OTHER DUTIES:

PLEASE NOTE THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT DESIGNED TO COVER OR CONTAIN A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF ACTIVITIES, DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES THAT ARE REQUIRED OF THE EMPLOYEE FOR THIS JOB. DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES MAY CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE.

Qualifications and Requirements 

• 5 + years of equipment operation experience preferred
• Degrees or courses from vocational schools in construction equipment operation and maintenance add an extra edge.
• Hand and foot coordination: You must coordinate movements of your hands and feet in order to guide very large machinery in tight places.
• Operation Monitoring: You'll have to read gauges, dials, and other indicators, and adjust them as necessary.
• Interpersonal skills and teamwork: You must be able to coordinate your actions with those of other workers on busy construction sites.
• Critical thinking: Your job will require that you identify the strengths and weaknesses of solutions to problems in order to choose the one that is most likely to be successful and cost-effective.
• Troubleshooting: Anyone operating equipment should be able to detect and fix operating problems.
• Experience in general construction and workplace safety practices
• Insurability must have clean driving record, and valid drivers’ license.
• Ability to travel to/from job site, reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass background check and pre-employment and random drug screenings.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer
Gridworks is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and sustainable workplace. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence, and business needs, without regard to any protected status.