Mastec Communications Group
Provides infrastructure, construction, and engineering services for telecommunications and energy sectors.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Operate heavy construction equipment on highway projects, ensuring safety and maintenance.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Perform pre‑start, daily, and post‑start equipment inspections; report deficiencies and conduct minor repairs. • Operate heavy equipment (backhoes, excavators, bulldozers, loaders) safely, following shutdown and securing procedures. • Communicate equipment status to supervisors and fleet department; schedule and ensure regular maintenance per manuals. • Maintain situational awareness and keep unauthorized personnel clear of equipment reach. • Load and unload materials, place/remove TBW concrete barriers, and handle truck loading up to 20 trucks per shift. • Change attachments (forks, booms, hydraulic hammers) and understand equipment capacity limits. • Conduct utility location checks, request ground men, and follow cut‑and‑fill excavation guidelines. • Lift/carry 50‑80 lb regularly and up to 150 lb with assistance; climb on/off equipment safely. • Adhere to Safety Sensitive Position requirements, including key removal during washing or maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸heavy equipment
- ▸equipment inspection
- ▸maintenance scheduling
- ▸material handling
- ▸attachment changes
- ▸utility checks
What You Bring
The position may require pre‑employment screening, including background checks and drug testing. MasTec is an equal‑opportunity employer that does not request any payment during the hiring process and complies with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws. • Have at least 1 year experience with loaders or backhoes, 3 years with excavators or bulldozers, or 5 years in roadway finishing work. • Hold required industry certifications and preferably a high school diploma.
Requirements
- ▸loaders
- ▸excavators
- ▸bulldozers
- ▸roadway finishing
- ▸industry certifications
- ▸high school
Benefits
MasTec provides competitive pay with regular performance reviews, a 401(k) match, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance cover employees and their families, supplemented by diabetes management, telehealth, prescription drug, pet insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Additional protections include short‑ and long‑term disability, life and accidental death insurance, voluntary supplemental coverage, a legal plan, emergency travel assistance, and other wellness benefits.
Work Environment
Field