Foreman - Operator

• Apply the highest level of workmanship to all elements of the job: instructing crew members of the job requirements and insuring a quality installation.
• Adhere and enforce all company policies and procedures.
• Adhere to the site job schedule.
• Ensure that power tools and equipment are used properly with care.
• Maintain inventory of pertinent tools, equipment, system components, and hardware.
• Keep work areas, company vehicles, and warehouse space clean and organized.

Foreman Operator must understand, advise and instruct equipment operators on following tasks and effectively supervise the operators performing them:

• Conduct equipment inspections on all assigned equipment.
• Perform minor repairs and/or maintenance as needed to assigned equipment.
• Operate various equipment in the support of Solar Site Operations varying from telehandler, lull, outdoor forklift, backhoe, skid steer, trencher, track hoe, loader, dozer, mini excavator and other like equipment.
• Review project plans and drawings and ensure that the project is built according to design.
• Experience with basic tools, and be mechanically inclined.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Maintain equipment and tools.
• Lead and exemplify safe working practices.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Provides guidance and technical support to Strata personnel, Equipment Operators, temporary labor, and subcontractors on issues concerning construction components/applications and crew member reviews.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 4 years of commercial construction supervision experience and operating heavy equipment.
• Solar installation experience required.
• Experience in one or more trades (e.g., carpentry, roofing, plumbing, electrical).
• OSHA 10 certification
• NABCEO Entry Level Certification preferred.
• NABCEP PV Certification preferred.
• Must be able to read construction drawings/diagrams, and develop a working plan for implementation of design.
• Must be able to lead, and instruct crew members in a clear and concise way.
• Demonstrated knowledge of DC electrical.
• Basic math skills and reading comprehension.

• OSHA 10 certification.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent.

• Appropriate licenses or certifications to operate assigned types of vehicles or equipment.

• Demonstrate competence necessary to perform the work.

• Solar Experience highly preferred.