Mastec Communications Group
Provides infrastructure, construction, and engineering services for telecommunications and energy sectors.
Equipment Dirt Operator- Med
Operate heavy equipment for construction tasks on civil, industrial, and wind projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role is responsible for operating a variety of heavy equipment—including excavators, dozers, loaders, forklifts, backhoes, articulated dump trucks, and light machinery—to perform material handling, land clearing, excavation, rough grading, and underground utility work on heavy civil, industrial, and wind projects. • Operate excavators, dozers, loaders, forklifts, backhoes, articulated dump trucks, and light equipment for construction tasks. • Perform material handling, land clearing, excavation, road grading, and underground utility work on heavy civil, industrial, and wind projects. • Coordinate machine actions with crew signals and ensure compliance with all company safety policies. • Conduct routine maintenance such as cleaning, greasing, oiling, and complete daily maintenance reports. • Communicate clearly with crew members, read and follow safety rules, operating manuals, and project documents.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸heavy equipment
- ▸excavation
- ▸material handling
- ▸road grading
- ▸utility work
- ▸maintenance
What You Bring
Physical demands include working 12‑hour shifts in varying temperatures, lifting and moving objects up to 50 lb, climbing, kneeling, and operating in confined or uneven areas. Employees must wear required personal protective equipment and maintain visual, auditory, and balance abilities to safely perform tasks at heights and in noisy or dusty environments. • Bring 1‑3 years of heavy‑equipment operation experience, with at least one year in a similar role. • Demonstrate knowledge of MIC Health & Safety programs, OSHA trench‑slope standards, and participate in daily toolbox meetings. • Maintain physical stamina to lift 50 lb loads, work 12‑hour shifts, and operate in varied weather and confined spaces. • Possess visual and auditory acuity, depth perception, and the ability to visualize 3‑D drawings.
Requirements
- ▸heavy equipment
- ▸1-3 years
- ▸osha
- ▸physical stamina
- ▸3d visualization
- ▸safety programs
Benefits
This full‑time position typically involves a 50‑hour work week with schedules that adapt to project needs, and may require up to 90% travel, including rapid deployment to different job sites as needed. Compensation starts at $33.00 per hour, with performance‑based merit increases. Benefits include a 401(k) with company match, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, gym memberships, and comprehensive disability, life, and accident coverage, as well as emergency travel assistance and legal plans. • Earn $33 / hour with performance reviews, 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and comprehensive health and wellness benefits. • Receive short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, accidental death coverage, and emergency travel assistance.
Work Environment
Field