Heavy Machinery Operator Ambrosia Energy El Paso, TX Job Details Full-time 15 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Safety equipment provided Qualifications Site preparation excavation Bulldozers Moving Forklift Loader operation Skid steer loader Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Construction grading Material handling equipment operation Paving site grading Full Job Description 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 building and maintenance. Land clearing and site prep for solar installations. Heavy equipment operation (e.g., telehandler, forklift, auger). Qualifications 3+ years experience operating heavy machinery. Highly proficient with skid steer. Comfortable running forestry mulcher attachment. Comfortable running auger attachment. Boring 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 building preferred Experience with other equipment is a plus Compactor/roller Water truck/sprayer Logistics Vacation/Leave 10 paid vacation days (2 weeks) per year, plus paid holidays. Calling in sick or skipping a shift due to personal weather preference will be considered unpaid. Additional time off is unpaid and requires supervisor approval. Travel/Moving Commuting to and from the site is not reimbursed. $2,000 moving stipend for workers relocating from more than 150 miles away. Breaks One 30-minute unpaid lunch break. Two 15-minute paid breaks (one AM, one PM). Weather If conditions are called unsafe (rain, lightning, wind, etc.) before the shift starts, the day is cancelled and unpaid. If a shift starts and is cancelled mid-day for weather, the worker is paid in full. PPE/Work Gear Composite-toe work boots required; reimbursed up to $200/year. Company provides all other required PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, high-vis vest, hearing protection, etc). Replacement PPE provided as needed for normal wear and tear. 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.