Civil Heavy Equipment Operator

McCarthy is hiring immediately for a full time Civil Heavy Equipment Operator for the construction of a new solar facility located in Pearsall, TX. This will be one of the largest renewable energy facilities ever constructed in Texas and offers candidates a chance to get in at the ground level in the quickly growing field of solar.

McCarthy proudly offers our craft professionals:

• Medical
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Safety-First Mindset
• Referral Cash Bonuses
• Dental
• Paid Holidays (7)
• Professional Development
• 401(k) Retirement

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 Civil / 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.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Rough and fine grading with dozer (GPS)
• Equipment Daily checks to ensure equipment functions properly and safely.
• Ensure equipment is safely and securely stored when not in use.
• Clean, maintain and conduct basic equipment repairs.
• Coordinate with crew members in response to hand and/or audio signals.
• Complete shallow and deep trenching excavation activities
• All other duties assigned by site leadership
• Recognize hazards and danger zones
• Safely load and unload materials
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to squat, crawl and work in awkward positions and confined spaces.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting, pushing, pulling of material weighing 50 lbs.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Ability to operate dozers and other equipment with GPS systems
• Prior experience with grading
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Unrestricted use of hands, arms, shoulders, upper/lower back, visual acuity, depth and color perception.
• Self-motivated.
• Demonstrate capability and competence in large dirt size equipment
• Proof of Identity and Employment Authorization
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and leadership within the team.
• Age 18+
• Mathematically incline convert to tenths of a foot.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance and storage
• 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.

McCarthy Building Companies is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.