Solar Operator III - Pawnee
Listed on 2026-07-21
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Heavy Equipment Operator, Construction Labor & Trades, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Overview
Solar Operator III – Mortenson is seeking a Solar Operator III who will be responsible for operating equipment as directed and specified while adhering to Mortenson safety policies and procedures.
Responsibilities- Follows prescribed safety regulations.
- Maintains housekeeping in assigned area.
- Performs routine maintenance including lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.
- Observes equipment operation to detect malfunctions.
- Follows work plans and pre-task cards.
- Other duties may be assigned as needed.
- Operates equipment based on project requirements, including:
- Grader
- Dozer
- Cable Plow
- Excavator
- Backhoe
- Trackhoe
- Loader
- Forklift/Telehandler
- Bobcat/Skid-steer
- Equipment certifications as required.
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
- Current driver’s license of proper classification and necessary endorsements as required by law.
- Strong teamwork orientation, positive attitude, professional customer service skills, and detail-oriented; ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and load charts.
- Ability to operate equipment by moving levers, shifting gears, depressing pedals, and maneuvering steering wheels; knowledge of equipment and their uses; basic mathematical skills.
- Ability to work independently with active listening and effective communication skills, open to diverse input and feedback.
- Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements.
- Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling: up to 50 lbs. Lifting over 50 lbs will be done with assistance of another team member or equipment.
- Note:
This position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities and may change without notice.
- Medical and prescription drug plans with inclusive vision coverage
- Dental plan
- 401k retirement plan with Mortenson match
- Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
- Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- No-Cost mental health resources and work-life resources
- Tuition reimbursement
- Adoption Assistance
- Gym membership discount program
The base pay range for this role is $27 - $34 per hour. (Actual range may be higher for certain office locations: Denver, CO; Chicago, IL; Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; Washington, D.C.).
Base pay is positioned within the range based on knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity.
Other- Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
- Job postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.
As a top builder, developer, and EPC, our expertise spans markets such as renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Your uniqueness brings new perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.
Other Items to Note- Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, O-1, TN, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
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