Heavy Equipment Operator

About This Role

This field-based, hands-on position involves operating heavy equipment to support the mechanical scope of solar field construction projects. The role suits a positive, feedback-receptive operator eager to learn and contribute to a team.

Responsibilities

• Independently operate a blade loader
• Independently operate a scraper
• Independently operate a roller
• Independently operate a backhoe
• Independently operate an excavator
• Independently operate a tractor
• Follow prescribed safety regulations
• Perform routine maintenance including lubricating, fueling, and cleaning equipment
• Understand and apply basic mathematical skills (adding, subtracting, division, & multiplication)
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and load charts
• Provide timely documentation of field decisions and reporting, such as Tier Boards and Production Tracking

Requirements

• GED or equivalent education
• Minimum 1 year experience
• Equipment certifications as required
• Current driver’s license of proper class and necessary endorsements as required by law
• Ability to lift 50+ pound equipment, maneuvering them into their proper places
• Ability to conduct repetitive actions, such as stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, and reaching
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to follow precise instruction and receive feedback
• Experience working on construction projects preferred
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to work well with others, including colleagues and supervisors
• Ability to work outdoors in various, often extreme weather conditions including rain, snow, heat, cold, etc.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, as safety permits
• Ability to tolerate exposure to loud noises, dust, debris, and other construction-related hazards

Important Details

• Work locations: Lake Village, Krum, Texas

Application Process

• The use of AI note-takers, recording devices, or real-time transcription software is strictly prohibited during the interview

About the Company

CoVolt Power is a leading utility-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) company specializing in the design and delivery of solar, battery energy storage (BESS), and high voltage infrastructure. Since its founding in 2005, the company has built a reputation for de-risking project delivery and providing creative, integrated solutions that span the power and digital infrastructure sectors. Consistently ranked as a top-tier EPC, CoVolt Power leverages a mission-driven approach to safety and quality, delivering thousands of megawatts in renewable assets that support a more resilient and sustainable energy future for developers, utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), and data center operators across North America.