Mastec Communications Group
Provides infrastructure, construction, and engineering services for telecommunications and energy sectors.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Operate heavy equipment for telecom utility construction, ensuring safety and quality.
Job Highlights
About the Role
In this role, you will support all phases of utility construction on telecom projects, ensuring work is done right and meeting challenges head‑on. The position involves operating a range of light construction equipment and collaborating with the crew to maintain productivity and safety. • Operate light construction equipment such as backhoes, cable plows, trenchers, and hydraulic reel trailers, and perform required maintenance. • Troubleshoot field problems as they arise. • Read and interpret utility locates and above‑ground utility indicators to ensure crew safety and productivity. • Apply strong problem‑solving skills and a hands‑on approach to tasks.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸equipment operation
- ▸troubleshooting
- ▸utility reading
- ▸problem solving
- ▸crew collaboration
- ▸safety management
What You Bring
Ideal candidates are safety‑focused, have a proven track record of high‑quality work, and enjoy solving complex, hands‑on problems. Experience operating heavy equipment on construction sites and relevant MOS codes (12N, 12V, 21E, 21J) are advantageous, as is a desire for long‑term projects and teamwork. • Demonstrate daily safety awareness and a high level of work quality. • Possess experience operating heavy equipment on construction sites. • Relevant MOS codes (12N, 12V, 21E, 21J) are a good fit for the position.
Requirements
- ▸heavy equipment
- ▸mos codes
- ▸safety
- ▸quality
- ▸teamwork
- ▸problem solving
Benefits
MasTec offers competitive pay along with comprehensive benefits, including financial security options, health and wellness coverage, paid time off, and employee incentives. The company also promotes work‑life balance and provides a supportive referral program. • Financial security benefits: 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability. • Health and wellness benefits: medical, dental, vision insurance, dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Program. • Red Wing boot voucher. • Work‑life balance benefits: paid time off, paid holidays, family and medical leave, paid sick time. • Employee Referral Program: $1,000 incentive for successful permanent hires.
Work Environment
Field