Equipment Operator-Heavy

About the Role

The role involves operating a wide range of heavy equipment, including front‑end loaders of 4 cubic yards or larger, motor graders, 20‑ton‑class excavators, dozers, scrapers, tractors, track hoes, skid pans, trenchers, as well as light and medium machines. Operators will use this equipment to perform construction tasks such as land clearing, mass excavation, pond and reservoir digging, rough and finish grading of roadways, and underground utility installation for civil, industrial, and wind‑energy projects. Primary duties include promoting and adhering to all company safety policies, operating equipment safely while detecting mechanical issues, and coordinating machine movements with crew signals. Operators will drive blades to remove topsoil, vegetation, and rock, load materials onto trucks, and execute trench excavation to OSHA‑specified slopes. Routine maintenance such as cleaning, greasing, and oiling, as well as completing daily maintenance reports, is required. Travel to different job sites on short notice may be necessary, and additional tasks may be assigned by the superintendent or foreman. • Operate heavy equipment such as loaders, excavators, dozers, and graders. • Perform land clearing, excavation, grading, and utility work for civil, industrial, and wind projects. • Coordinate machine actions with crew signals and maintain clear communication. • Conduct routine maintenance, cleaning, greasing, and complete daily reports. • Follow all company safety policies and participate in daily toolbox meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸heavy equipment
• ▸excavation
• ▸grading
• ▸utility work
• ▸equipment maintenance
• ▸safety compliance

What You Bring

Candidates must have at least one year of heavy‑equipment operation experience, with a total of one to three years of related experience or equivalent training. Knowledge of MIC health and safety programs, active participation in daily toolbox meetings, and the ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating manuals, and procedural documents are essential. Applicants should possess basic arithmetic skills for weight and volume calculations and demonstrate common‑sense comprehension of written and oral instructions. The ability to follow precise standards and procedures is required. The position works up to 12‑hour shifts in varying temperatures and weather conditions, demanding sustained physical strength and stamina. Employees must regularly lift, push, pull, and carry objects up to 50 lb and perform motions such as stooping, kneeling, climbing, and crawling. Use of personal protective equipment—including safety‑toe footwear, gloves, eye and hearing protection, hard hat, and high‑visibility vest—is mandatory, as is compliance with fall‑protection requirements when working at heights. Workers must maintain good balance, visual and auditory acuity, and coordinate eye‑hand‑foot movements. • Minimum 1 year heavy‑equipment experience; 1‑3 years related experience acceptable. • Ability to read safety rules, operating manuals, and perform basic math calculations. • Physical stamina to lift 50 lb loads, work 12‑hour shifts, and operate in varied weather. • Must wear required PPE and comply with fall‑protection requirements.

Requirements

• ▸heavy equipment
• ▸safety rules
• ▸ppe
• ▸physical stamina
• ▸basic math
• ▸fall protection

Benefits

Compensation ranges from $28.00 to $31.50 per hour, with performance‑based merit increases. Benefits include a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care, and medical, dental, and vision insurance options covering dependents. MasTec is an equal‑opportunity employer and conducts pre‑employment screening, including background and drug checks. Accommodations for the hiring process can be requested via the provided contact email. • Compensation $28.00‑$31.50 /hr, merit increases, 401(k) match, ESPP, and full medical/dental/vision coverage.

Work Environment

Field