Heavy Equipment Operator Excavator, Dozer, Loader

Overview

MasTec Civil is currently hiring for Heavy Equipment Operators to join our team!

A MasTec Civil Equipment Operator is a non-FSLA exempt skilled craft position that performs on heavy construction projects within any combination of the duties described more fully below. An Operator typically performs a wide variety of tasks transferring from one task to another as the workflow dictates.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to operate heavy construction equipment commonly utilized in the heavy highway industry such as but not limited to backhoes excavators bulldozers and loaders and perform each position responsibly satisfactorily and be physically fit to perform these duties pursuant to the Safety Sensitive Position requirements within the acknowledged work environment. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and / or ability required to operate all or a specific piece of equipment depending on the context.

Company Overview

Founded in 1987 MasTec Civil (formerly known as Condotte America) a MasTec Company is a heavy highway contractor specializing in the construction of complex transportation projects that include roadway bridges interchanges mass transit and tolling short we build the roads and bridges connecting our families communities and doing so client satisfaction is of primary importance to us and our record reflects our emphasis on understanding our client needs in order to exceed their expectations.

MasTecs Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue providing construction services across industrial renewables and infrastructure sectors. Our industrial expertise includes building products manufacturers decarbonization power generation facilities manufacturing plants and infrastructure we specialize in general heavy civil construction underground utilities structures electrical work material production roadways bridges specialty pavement overlays environmental projects and commercial buildings. Our renewables sector focuses on solar wind and battery storage. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec a minority-owned Fortune 500 company has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35000 employees and 400 offices nationwide we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments.

Responsibilities

Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in handling pre-start inspections post-start inspections maneuvering skills shut down and securing procedures.

Must be able to work various shifts in a team environment. Team activities include responsibility and accountability for the day-to-day function of the team as well as with senior management who are involved running the project.

Must perform daily safety and operational inspection of the equipment. Inspections will be performed per documented checklist determine if any parts are malfunctioning report any deficiencies and perform minor repairs to the equipment as needed. Must properly communicate to the Supervisor and Fleet Department any damages or mechanical breakdowns.

Must ensure that regular maintenance of the assigned equipment is being scheduled and performed as required by the equipment operations and maintenance manual.

Must possess a thorough understanding of the equipment operation characteristics controls capacity limitations emergency skills response to fire power line contact tipping malfunction characteristics and performance questions about the specific types of equipment in use.

The Operator will be responsible for all safety aspects of operating the equipment.

The Operator must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.

Must be willing to assist in other duties as required while not operating the equipment .

The Operator Position is a Safety Sensitive Position subject to the requirements of this safety designation.

The Operator position requires the ability to lift and carry on a frequent basis at least 50-80 pounds personally and up to 150 pounds with assistance. Loading different materials into the bucket by hand if needed.

Is expected from the operator to have experience placing and removing TBW construction concrete barriers as needed; in an efficient and productive manner; loading and unloading from and into a truck.

The Operator position always requires the ability to communicate effectively.

The Operator position requires the Situation Awareness and constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site including the activities of other employees and contractors the operation of stationary equipment and the movement of mobile equipment.

Must be able to maintain a level grade while spreading and balancing material or while recovering spoil material or loading from a stockpile of materials.

Must understand the industry terms and language for graded stakes as applicable to a graded stake by surveyor. Must be able to load trucks up to but not limited to 20 trucks at the time assigned to a stockpile loading as needed.

Must be experienced in the changing of the different attachments pertaining to the equipment including but not limited to forks and boom to lifts materials or hydraulic hammer for demolition activities.

• Must have a knowledge of the maximum capacities of the equipment.
• It is desired that the operator has at least knowledge of electronics grade laser.
• Must understand terms like cut and fills while excavating according to survey stakes.
• Must be aware of all utility location surrounding the work area prior to commence work.
• Must request a log or visible location of utility prior to start any excavation.
• Must request and lead a ground man if necessary to assist in location of utilities and grade checking
• Must ensure that all employees assisting or working near or around the equipment remain outside of the maximum reach of the maximum reach of any part or extension of the equipment.
• Must stop the machine an apply secure pins before abandon equipment.
• Must be able to load trucks as needed.
• Must have the safety awareness to maintain the equipment shut down and key removed in occasions where the equipment is being washed or maintenance is being performed on it.

Qualifications

Construction related experience (roads highways bridges etc.) minimum 1-year experience for Loader or Backhoe minimum of 3-year for Excavator or Bulldozer or 5-year experience in roadway finishing work.

Have required documentation evidencing competency or certifications as required by the industry standards and / or governmental agencies.

Completion of High School or secondary education is preferred

Whats in it for You

Financial Wellbeing

Health & Wellness

Planning for the Unexpected

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility : If you need accommodation as part of the employment process contact Due to the high volume of applications received we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.

MasTec Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Companys policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin age disability genetic information military status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal state or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTecs policy to comply with all applicable state federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Disclaimer : MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @ or @. If you suspect you are the target of a scam we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

Service Line (UKG) : Name

CAI-MasTec Civil LLC

Key Skills

Accounts Assistant Credit Control,Cost Estimation,ABAP,E Learning,FX,Building Maintenance

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1