Equipment Operator, Commercial Self Perform

As an Equipment Operator, you will be expected to contribute on job sites in Northern California and Southern California, The SouthWest US, and Pacific NorthWest US. This is a travel-based position for which nearly all work will occur on the road. Job durations will range from 1 to 4 weeks and will be undertaken by a cross functional team of 2 to 3 members handling all trades required to get the work done, together. The crew will remain consistent throughout the job and from job to job allowing for team cohesion and improvement as a group. This team will be expected to push the limits of construction technology and techniques, and as such will have direct feedback contact with design engineers, project managers, and business developers related to the program. A well-qualified applicant will have experience in many aspects of civil and underground utility installation. The role will be asked to work alongside and participate in various trades as well as train new employees and educate other members of the organization about the complexities of construction implementation.

Equipment Operators are responsible for manipulating heavy equipment in a safe manner. Usual duties for this role include performing maintenance checks, implementing safety measures, handling inventories, and removing debris. Essential skills include attention to safety, communication, stamina, accuracy, teamwork, and time management. In-between concrete projects, the candidate will be trained to support Powerpack and solar panel installations.

• Operating heavy equipment, ensuring operating safety policies and procedures are adhered to, always working with a spotter, maintaining machinery to ensure company equipment and materials are well maintained, kept clean, and stored appropriately at the end of each day, this includes checking the filters and ensuring that equipment is greased to keep it working effectively

• Keeping work areas clean by collecting any scrap or excess materials and disposing of refuse, complete necessary work reports which may include providing recommendations on how to improve or maintain environmental performance

• Aware of underground utilities, utilities boxes and existing trenches, conforming to all health and safety regulations on the work site while observing, and raising awareness to their colleagues of any potential problems, understand the rules and requirements of 811(dig alert)

• Minimum 7+ years as an equipment operator, carpentry and concrete finishing experience is a plus

• The ability to read and understand drawings and specifications to contribute in creating field use drawings, strong working knowledge of job site safety with ability to thoroughly evaluate job hazards and complete pre-work task planning with an emphasis on identifying hazards, ability to produce parts lists, work plans based off drawings or field walks, and produce as-built drawing for work performed

• Personal hand tools, tool belts and other small personal tools (power tools are company provided)

• Experience operating excavator, bobcat, scissor lifts, boom lifts and forklifts

• OSHA-10 preferred and CPR-first aid with ability to use trade tools, meters, technology, and all other necessary equipment to complete the job and ability to lift and pull a minimum of 50 lbs.

• Capable of working at heights including on rooftops, climbing ladders and stairs; and performing repetitious duties, including lifting, bending, and standing for long periods of time while wearing a 25 lbs. tool belt, ability to work in extreme environments (example: hot sun, cold, crawl spaces, etc.)

• Valid driver's license required, flexibility to work on weekends and/or overtime along with overnight stay to support Tesla's critical mission