Solar Heavy Equipment Operator- Rocky Mountain Project (Pueblo,Colorado)

Mortenson is seeking a Solar Heavy Equipment Operator for the Rocky Mountain Project in Pueblo, Colorado. The role involves operating and maintaining heavy equipment on solar projects, ensuring safety and efficiency, and providing leadership and training. Candidates should have at least one year of related experience and necessary equipment certifications. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career growth in renewable energy.
About Mortenson:
As a Top 25 builder and developer, Mortenson specializes in markets like sports, renewable energy, healthcare, data centers, and more. We are builders at heart, committed to ensuring that our work positively impacts the world around us. Let’s Redefine Possible® together!

The Opportunity:

As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you will operate and maintain heavy equipment on solar projects while ensuring safety and efficiency. You’ll also take on leadership and training responsibilities for solar tasks. Safety is always a priority, so adherence to all safety regulations and procedures is essential.The base hourly compensation for this role ranges from $20.00 to $28.00.

What You’ll Do:

Operate equipment like Forklifts/Telehandlers and Bobcats/Skid-steers.
Perform routine maintenance such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning equipment.
Follow safety regulations and work plans.
Detect and report any machine malfunctions.
Maintain cleanliness and order in your assigned area.
Work effectively with a diverse team and build strong relationships.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Why Mortenson?
Competitive pay and steady, reliable work.
Opportunities for career growth in renewable energy.
A safe and inclusive work environment.
Work on projects that positively impact communities and the environment.

Qualifications:

Minimum 1 year of related equipment operating experience.
Equipment certifications as required.
Current driver’s license with proper class and endorsements as required.
Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and solve problems on the job.
Familiarity with safety rules, operating instructions, and load charts.

Benefits offered to Craft; non-union, full-time team members include:
• Medical and prescription drug plans – the choice between two affordable HSA-eligible medical plans that include vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with generous matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Employee assistance program online mental health tool and concierge
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program
• Identity Theft Protection

Apply Today and help us power the future!
Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.