Job Category
Energy – Solar & Storage
Location
Buffalo, New York
Tesla participates in the E-Verify Program
What to Expect
As an Excavator Operator you will be responsible for covering job sites in Northern and Southern California, The Southwest US, and the Pacific Northwest US. Usual duties for this role include performing maintenance checks, implementing safety measures, handling inventories, and removing debris. Essential skills include attention to safety, communication, stamina, accuracy, teamwork, and time management. Equipment Operators are expected to work in a team environment and participate in various trades within the crew. The ideal candidate will be able to push the boundaries of construction technology along with contributing to the overall success of implementing and servicing Teslas solar products.
What Youll Do
- Minimum 7+ years as an equipment operator. Must have extensive attention to detail and commitment to craftsmanship. The ability to read and understand drawings and specifications as well as to contribute to creating field use drawings.
- Strong working knowledge of job site safety with ability to thoroughly evaluate job hazards and complete pre-work task planning with an emphasis on identifying hazards. Must have strong interpersonal skills, along with the ability to interact with all levels of management; must have high degree of initiative, and the ability to work alone and effectively with other people. Extensive knowledge in using hand and power tools.
- The ability to think outside the box and find innovative solutions . Ensuring that the operating safety policies and procedures are always adhered to, especially when working with heavy equipment always working with a spotter.
- Required to keep all work areas tidy by picking up scraps and disposing of refused. Must be able to maintain machinery by making sure equipment is stored and cleaned properly by greasing daily.
- Ensuring that any necessary work reports and documentation is prepared and filled out at the end of each day and handed over to the supervisor for their approval. These may include providing recommendations for how to improve or maintain environmental performance.
- Ensuring that all health and safety regulations are maintained on the work site, observing, and raising awareness to their colleagues of any potential problems. Understanding the rules and requirements of 811(dig alert). Also aware of underground utilities, utilities boxes and existing trenches.
- Carpentry and concrete finishing experience is a plus. Must have flexibility to be trained to support Powerpack and Solar panel installation in between concrete projects.
What Youll Bring
- Ability to produce parts lists and work plans based off drawings or field walks
- Ability to produce as-built drawing for work performed
- Ability to complete job scopes outside of normal core competencies as required
- Personal hand tools, tool belts and other small personal tools (power tools are company provided)
- Experience operating excavator, bobcat, scissor lifts, boom lifts and forklifts
- OSHA-10 preferred
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation
- Equipment Maintenance Technician – $27.20 – $31.66/hour
- Equipment Maintenance Technician – $32.71 – $36.15/hour
- Equipment Maintenance Technician – $35.30 – $41.03/hour
- Equipment Maintenance Technician – $38.08 – $46.55/hour
- Equipment Maintenance Technician – $42.22 – $51.60/hour
+ cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.