Job Description
Solar Water Truck Operator Pay: $24-$26/hour (DOE)
Schedule: Monday- Friday 7am-5:30pm , Saturday OT as needed
Location: Utility-Scale Solar Construction Project
Job Overview We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused
Water Truck Operator to support utility-scale solar construction projects. This position is responsible for operating a water truck to control dust, maintain access roads, support grading activities, and promote safe working conditions across the jobsite. Candidates must be comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions and following strict site safety requirements.
Essential Responsibilities - Operate a water truck safely and efficiently throughout the solar construction site.
- Control dust on haul roads, work zones, laydown yards, and access routes.
- Monitor water levels and refill truck as needed throughout the shift.
- Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
- Complete operator logs, maintenance reports, and safety documentation.
- Coordinate with supervisors, equipment operators, and construction crews to support daily production goals.
- Assist with general site housekeeping and maintenance activities as needed.
- Identify and report equipment issues, safety concerns, or site hazards.
- Follow all company, client, OSHA, and site-specific safety policies.
- Maintain clean and organized equipment and work areas.
Qualifications - Previous experience operating a water truck, dump truck, tanker truck, or similar heavy equipment.
- Valid driver's license (CDL required with tanker endorsements).
- Ability to work outdoors in extreme temperatures and varying weather conditions.
- Experience on construction, solar, civil, earthwork, or heavy industrial projects preferred.
- Strong attention to safety and situational awareness.
- Ability to perform physical duties including climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs., bending, and walking on uneven terrain.
Preferred Experience - Utility-scale solar construction experience.
- Earthwork, grading, or roadway construction experience.
- Knowledge of dust-control practices and jobsite traffic patterns.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
Work Environment Outdoor utility-scale solar construction site. Candidates should be comfortable working on large job sites, operating equipment on uneven terrain, and meeting daily production goals in a safety-focused environment.
Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of San Antonio, TX.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $30.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in San Antonio,TX.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 2026.
About Aerotek Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Job Tags
Weekly pay, Contract work, Monday to Friday, Shift work