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PD10/GRT Operator
2 months ago
Blue Ridge Power is a full-service EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) company for solar projects across the United States, offering integrated engineering, a qualified professional labor force, and an expansive fleet of equipment to serve the needs of our clients. Headquartered in Asheville, NC, with offices in Fayetteville, NC, and Lexington, SC. Blue Ridge Power has installed 8 GW of solar infrastructure throughout the country and employs about 700 team members. Learn more at blueridgepower.com.
Job Summary
This is a craft labor position that is expected to safely operate a variety of heavy equipment including, but not limited, to the following: backhoes, excavators, dozers, loaders, graders, haul trucks, dump trucks, water trucks, and post drivers.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely operate post-driver machinery, such as PD10's and GRT's for use in driving posts in solar arrays
- Move hand and foot levers of hoisting equipment to position post leads, hoist posts into leads, and position hammers over posts
- Move levers and turn valves to activate power hammers, or to raise and lower drop hammers that drive posts to required depths
- Drive posts to provide support for buildings or other structure, using heavy equipment with a post driver head
- Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment to ensure proper functioning
- Lubricate, clean, and tend to equipment to ensure it remains in proper operating condition
- Learn and follow safety regulations
- Keep records of material or equipment usage or problems encountered
- Perform necessary preoperational checklist completion and all required safety standard checks
Minimum Job Requirements
- Must be able to read and understand drawings, specifications, safety and quality standards and effectively utilize tools and equipment relevant to the work
- Must possess demonstrated ability and 2 years of experience (Level I), 3 years of experience (Level II), 4 years of experience (Level III)
- Demonstrate effective and appropriate workplace verbal and written communication skills
Physical Requirements
- The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- This position involves Heavy Work: exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, lift and grab; reach with hands and arms; push and pull; climb and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; talk, see clearly and hear.
- Work is performed outside and includes exposure to extreme cold, heat inclement weather & noise.
- Willing to work in various locations across the state/country and for extended periods, when required. 100% travel availability required.
- Must have the endurance necessary to perform these duties up to 12 hours daily, according to the schedule.
- Be on time and ready to work at the start of each standard shift.
- Must always wear personnel protective equipment. (i.e., Hard hats, safety glasses, safety harnesses, ear protection, fire retardant clothing, as required) and respirators when required.
Safety Level
Safety - Sensitive
Positions with "Safety-Sensitive" designation are those that include the performance or potential performance of the following functions: (a) operating or being inside Company equipment or machinery, (b) operating or being inside a Company vehicle, or (c) driving to and from different locations within the course and scope of employment, (d) working at any project or field-based location; € employees stamping drawings, design specifications.
Blue Ridge Power believes in taking care of our employees by offering benefits that support their physical, mental, and financial well-being.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Matching 401k, Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, Training and Development, Tuition Reimbursement, Hybrid Work Options, Remote Work Options, Dog-Friendly Offices, and much more
Blue Ridge Power supports organizations local to our offices in Fayetteville, NC, and Asheville, NC, including the school systems, environmental groups, athletics, youth organizations, and more.
Blue Ridge Power is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace.
Blue Ridge Power does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies.
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