Heavy Equipment Operator

SUMMARY:

Operates heavy & light construction equipment, including backhoes, dozer, cable plow, front-end loaders, air compressors, trenchers, hydraulic reel trailers & other types of machinery & assures maintenance of these as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Traffic Control set up & tear down
• Ability to drive trucks & equipment to job sites
• Other duties as may be necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of this position
• Maintains company equipment per service requirements and safety guidelines.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly responsible for all personal actions and any personnel, vehicles or equipment in the care, custody or control.
• Report any personal or vehicle/equipment accidents/incidents immediately to supervisors, corporate and assist in the investigation of same.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• 2 years of experience in utility construction preferred
• Possess general knowledge of construction practices.
• Knowledge of reading and understanding blueprints a plus.
• Willing to work outdoors in all types of weather (i.e. snow, rain, wind, etc.) and work overtime as required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid driver’s license.
• Possess a valid CDL (A) license or be able to attain one.
• Pre-employment drug screen/criminal background test is mandatory
• Will be required to complete OSHA 10 hour course provided by MasTec.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, twisting, reaching above shoulder level or working in confined spaces

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All applicants must pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen. Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).

MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, 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 MasTec’s policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)