Heavy Equipment Operator jobs in Paramus, NJ

Job Description

Job Description

Title : Heavy Equipment Operator

Purpose : Responsible for operating heavy machinery for construction, demolition, or excavation projects and electrical tasks including wiring, conduit installation and troubleshooting.

Position responsibilities

• Operates construction, excavation, hauling, and maintenance equipment including backhoes, front-end loaders, bulldozers, excavators, or grade tractors.
• Prepares construction sites for building, demolition, or excavation.
• Uses excavating machinery to dig holes and trenches used in structural concrete.
• Uses equipment to prepare building sites for exterior site concrete such as parking lots.
• Electrical tasks include wiring, conduit installation and troubleshooting.
• Manage and provide written status reporting on project progress.
• interpreting electrical schematics and blueprints for solar projects.
• Assist in driving QA / QC, Safety.
• Other job duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Master Electrician or NABCEP Cert. highly preferred or Hands-on experience as a professional electrician in the solar industry
• Any combination totaling 4 years from the following categories of experience : Work experience in solar PV installations, commercial building construction, remodeling, or tenant improvements.
• College or vocational course work in construction project coordination, building construction, architecture, or closely related field.
• 5-6 years' experience in the building construction trade
• Knowledge of all phases of building construction, including work commonly done by the various building crafts including knowledge of building materials, tools, and machines
• Knowledge of electrical, roofing, and structural systems
• Extensive knowledge and ability to operate heavy machinery.
• Ability to read blueprints and specifications for building trades.
• General computer, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to find solutions and resolve issues.
• High level of professionalism, excellent oral and written communication, detail oriented
• Superior time management and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with Procore, PVSYST, Salesforce, Box
• OSHA 30-hour certification
• Must have a valid and current driver’s license.

Education

Bachelor’s degree is preferred - Engineering, Construction Management, Business or related preferred.

Location

Ability to support projects in the Northeast.

Travel : up to 95%

Physical Requirements :

• Prolonged periods of operating heavy machinery.
• Able to work extended periods including evenings and weekends when necessary.
• Must be able to operate machinery in all weather conditions and terrains.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds at a time.

Company Description

Ranked as Top Ten Solar Developer in the U.S.

Named 65th Most Influential Solar Contractor in the U.S.

Recognized as Top Twenty Solar Contractor in California

Company Description

Ranked as Top Ten Solar Developer in the U.S. r nNamed 65th Most Influential Solar Contractor in the U.S. r nRecognized as Top Twenty Solar Contractor in California