PCL Construction is hiring: Heavy Equipment Operator in Lufkin

Heavy Equipment Operator - Lufkin, Texas (Job Number: 939888) Primary Objective(s) of the Position: Operate Equipment: Skillfully operate equipment specific to utility scale solar projects as directed. Safety First: Strictly adhere to all PCL safety policies and procedures. Ensure Safety: Always maintain a safe working environment. Summary of Expected Outcome(s): Deliver high-quality, professional work with initiative, productivity, and a positive attitude, while always prioritizing safety. Performance should meet or exceed established standards, goals, and accountabilities. Key Result Areas (Essential Functions): Operate the following equipment based on project requirements, always ensuring safe operation: Light and heavy excavator Follow all prescribed safety regulations without exception. Maintain housekeeping in a clear and orderly fashion in the assigned area to prevent accidents. Perform routine maintenance, including lubricating, fueling, and cleaning, with a focus on safety. Observe equipment operation closely to detect and address any machine malfunctions promptly. Follow work plans and pre-task cards, ensuring all safety protocols are observed. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned, always prioritizing safety. All tasks will be performed within a utility scale solar project. Key Skill Requirements: Strong teamwork orientation with a commitment to safety. Positive attitude and professional customer service skills, with a focus on safe practices. Detail-oriented, especially regarding safety procedures. The operator must have extensive experience working in confined spaces around completed structures and finishes along with digging around non-energized electrical cables without causing damage. Experience with Underground Cables: Demonstrated ability to safely dig around underground cables, ensuring no damage to the cables or surrounding infrastructure. This includes: Identifying and marking the location of underground cables before excavation. Using appropriate digging techniques to avoid damaging cables. Coordinating with utility companies to ensure accurate information about cable locations. Implementing protective measures to safeguard cables during excavation. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and load charts. Knowledge of equipment and their safe uses. Basic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication). Ability to work independently while maintaining a strong focus on safety. Key Skill Preferences: Open to change based on diverse input and feedback, especially regarding safety improvements. Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and organizational levels, promoting a culture of safety. Adaptive, effective communication and active listening skills, with an emphasis on safety. Strong cross-cultural relationship-building and influencing skills at all organizational levels, fostering a safe work environment. Education and Experience Requirements: Equipment certifications as required, with a focus on safety training. A minimum of 5 years of related experience, with a proven safety record. Five (5) or more years of underground utility and civil construction as an Excavator Operator. Must possess a valid driver’s license of the proper class and necessary endorsements as required by law, with a clean safety record. Company: PCL Solar Constructors USA Inc. Job Posting: Sep 03, 2024 Closing Date: Ongoing Primary Location: United States-Texas-Lufkin