Water Truck Driver

Water Truck Driver- Renewable Energy

Water Truck Driver is responsible for safely operating and transporting water for dust control and to electrical crews for backfill of trenches.

About the Company:
Established in 2014, Gridworks is a leading EPC contractor for utility-scale solar and battery storage projects. Operating primarily across the Southwest and expanding into new regions, Gridworks has delivered nearly 2 GW of solar and battery energy storage projects. Our commitment to a safe, inclusive, and high-performing workplace drives our continued success in the clean energy sector.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Operate the Water Truck and other equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Perform proper pre and post trip inspections, as well as daily maintenance.
• Perform proper machine start-up, operation, and shutdown.
• Operate safely and efficiently.
• Fill truck tank with water
• Spray water in designated areas
• Monitor vehicle performance, fluid levels and mechanical fitness.
• May be required to get out of truck and spray water in trenches.
• Operate other heavy equipment, and other construction-related duties as required.
• Ensure safe work practices.
• Attending mandatory training sessions on installation methodology and safety.
• Works collaboratively with installers, crew leads, supervisors, superintendents, and managers.
• Attends meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment

• Ability to work in extreme environments, cold, winter weather, hot sun.

Physical Demands

• Ability to transport materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks (up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds with assistance)
• Manual dexterity is required while working with tools.
• Able to stand for prolonged periods, able to bend, kneel, squat, and reach at or above shoulder level.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time position.
• Overtime may be required.

Travel

Willing and able to travel based on the needs of the business

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 2 + yrs. experience in construction and or with heavy equipment.
• Ability to pass background checks, pre-employment, and random drug screenings.
• Insurability must have clean driving record, and valid drivers’ license.

Competencies

• Accountable
• Self-motivated
• Detailed oriented.
• Self-starter
• Team player

Equal Opportunity Employer
Gridworks is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and sustainable workplace. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence, and business needs, without regard to any protected status.