Heavy Equipment Operator

Description

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Ambrosia Energy is on a mission to make solar + battery systems the fastest-to-deploy and most cost-effective energy source in the US and beyond. As global energy demand surges—driven by the rapid rise of data centers, electric vehicles, and future in-home robotics—the world stands at a critical energy inflection point. To meet this challenge, we need innovative, scalable power sources. Our engineering-led team, with expertise in designing and deploying satellite constellations (Swarm, Starlink Mobile), is now focused on energy on Earth. We're developing affordable, clean energy solutions with new battery storage systems. United by strong team camaraderie, we prioritize speed, rapid iteration, vertical integration, and a test-like-you-fly approach. We're committed to making an impact on the future of energy.

We're seeking a Heavy Machinery Operator for full-time work on a Solar Energy site in Hudspeth County, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Road construction and maintenance.

• Land clearing and site prep for solar installations.

• Heavy equipment operation (e.g., telehandler, forklift, auger).

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience operating heavy machinery.

• Highly proficient with skid steer.

• Comfortable running forestry mulcher attachment.

• Comfortable running auger attachment to bore 12” holes, 20 feet deep, for grounding wells.

• Highly proficient with bulldozer.

• Clearing and leveling land, including sand dunes.

• Strong understanding of cut-and-fill grading.

• Highly proficient with telehandler/forklift.

• Moving and placing 10,000 lb containers with precision.

• Moving pallets of solar panels without creating ruts.

Preferred Skills or Experience

• Advanced knowledge of road construction preferred.

• Experience with other equipment is a plus:

• Compactor/roller

• Water truck/sprayer

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. The company is unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

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