UNION SOLAR OPERATOR APPRENTICE - SOLAR STAR

Job Posted 10/22/2024
Mortenson
Buffalo, NY
United States
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Mortenson’s success is not a matter of luck; it’s a result of our ingenuity, expertise, and exceptional people coupled with our unparalleled focus on customer service.  Our foundation and culture are based upon our company values of trust, safety, teamwork, responsibility, service and stewardship. We are inspired by a compelling purpose to build structures and facilities for the advancement of modern society and a mission to create an exceptional customer experience. Mortenson has built a reputation for being a leader in our industry and in the communities in which we live and work.




The base compensation range for this role is $36.71- $55.06 per hour.




Mobility benefits as applicable  




As an Operator, your primary duties include operating heavy equipment as directed and specified while adhering to all rules and regulations as mandated by Mortenson safety policies and procedures.




Responsibilities




Follows prescribed safety regulations




Ensure that all housekeeping is maintained in a clear and orderly fashion in assigned area




Performs routine maintenance to include lubricating, fueling and cleaning




Observes equipment operation to detect machine malfunction




Follows work plans and pre-task cards




Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed




Operates the following equipment based on the requirements of the project:




Blade




Dozer




Loader




Scraper




Forklift/Telehandler




Crane






Bobcat/Skid-steer




Boom Lifts/Aerial Lifts




Roller




All team members are expected to demonstrate the following characteristics:




Cooperate with others when in a team environment




Accept direction from supervisors




Follow work rules and procedures




Punctual and consistent attendance




Accept constructive feedback




Strong teamwork orientation




Positive attitude and professional customer service skills




Detail orientation




Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, crouch, kneel, clime and periodically lift up to 50 lbs




Ability to move levers, shift gears, depress pedals and maneuver steering wheel to operator equipment




Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, procedure manuals, and load charts




Knowledge of equipment and their uses




Understand and apply basic mathematical skills (adding, subtracting, division, & multiplication)




Strong teamwork orientation




Positive attitude and professional customer service skills




Ability to work independently






This is just a general position description and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change without notice.




Education and Experience Requirements




Equipment certifications as required




Industry related experience preferred




Must possess valid driver’s license of proper class and necessary endorsements as required by law 




 Benefits offered to Union craft team members include:  




EAP and mental health resources  




The Union provides additional benefits to team members in this position through a collective bargaining agreement, including vacation, health insurance, pension and job trainings. 




Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.