Heavy Equipment Operator

Saiia Construction Company LLC
Rome, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/10/2024
Saiia Construction, a MasTec company, is currently hiring for a Heavy Equipment Operator.

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for , but not limited to operat ing heavy equipment including excavator, dozers, graders , dump trucks, front-end loaders, compactors, scrapers, and water trucks to move material s to and from designated areas , participate in required training and ensur e all established safety rules, procedures, policies, OSHA and MSHA regulations are followed .

Company Overview

Founded by Sam Saiia as Birmingham Excavating Co. in 1946, the company now known as Saiia Construction is an industrial heavy civil contractor of choice for the power generation, mineral and aggregate mining, and pulp and paper markets. With more than 630 pieces of construction machinery in our fleet, over 500 employees, and experience working in 11 states, we have the resources and knowledge to complete projects of any scale.

Saiia Construction Company LLC is a subsidiary of Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives, Inc. (IEA), a leading infrastructure construction company with specialized energy and heavy civil expertise. In 2022, IEA and its affiliated companies were acquired by MasTec and are now part of the organization's Clean Energy and Infrastructure segment.

MasTec’s Clean Energy and Infrastructure Group (CE&I) is a $2 billion annual revenue business unit that provides construction services for industrial facilities; building products manufacturers, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants; solar, wind, and thermal energy plants; buildings, and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Excavator Operation

  • Operates excavator , which dig s holes and trenches and removes and transports earth, gravel, and dumps soil, sand, ore, rock. gravel, and industrial byproducts, and other such materials in stockpiles or transport trucks . Starts engine, moves hand and foot levers to control hydraulic shovel or other attachments . Uses bucket to dig trenches and holes of specified length, depth, and width, remove loosened material and put in piles or transport trucks . May need to understand and utilize GPS grade technology on this type of machine.

Bulldozer - Grader Operator

  • Operates bulldozer or grader which is used to gouge out, level, and distribute soil, sand, ore, rock, gravel, industrial byproducts, and other such materials . Also used to push or clear trees and rocks which is preparatory to diverse types of constructing projects . On occasion f astens attachments to bulldozer or grader with clevis or wedge-pin hitches . Moves levers and depresses pedals to maneuver bulldozer or grader and raise, lower, and tilt the blade and diverse types of attachments to clear right of way . Feels lever s and listens for stalling action of engine to estimate depth of cut . Operates bulldozer or grader in successive passes over terrain to raise or lower terrain to specified or designed grade or elevation . May need to understand and utilize GPS grade technology on this type of machine.

Rock / Articulated /Dump / Roll Off Truck Driver

  • Operates truck equipped with dump body to transport and dump loose materials, such as sand, soil, rock, gravel, coal, ore, industrial byproducts, and other such materials . Pulls levers or turns crank to tilt body and dump contents . Move hand and foot controls to move truck forward and backward to loosen and dump material adhering to dump bed body . May be designated according to type of material hauled, type of truck driven, and whether for on road or off-highway projects.

Front-End Loader Operator

  • Operates straight or articulated rubber-tired or track type loader equipped with front-mounted hydraulically powered bucket or scoop to lift and transport bulk materials to and from storage, loading, or processing areas, and to load trucks. Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel to operate loader. Moves levers to lower and tilt bucket and drives front-end loader forward to force bucket into bulk material. Moves levers to raise and tilt bucket when filled, drives vehicle from loading area to dump or loading area, and dumps material in stockpile or dump truck.

Compactor Operator

  • Operates heavy rolling machine to compact soil, sand, rock, gravel, or industrial byproduct materials to a specific compaction required as part of preparing the subgrade of diverse types of construction projects . Moves levers, depresses pedals, turns handwheels, and pushes throttle to control and guide machine . Operates machine in successive overlapping passes over surface to be compacted . Determines speed and direction of machine, based on knowledge of compressibility of material under changing temperatures, so that ridges are not formed by excessive pressure . Pushes hand roller and pounds surfaces, using hand tamp . May be designated according to type of compaction equipment used.

Scraper / Tractor Operator

  • Operates tractor-drawn or self-propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites . Moves switches, levers, and pedals to control the loading gate on pan or bowl, to adjust depth of cut, to raise and close filled pan or bowl for hauling, and to spread or dump earth . Connects hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage, or power takeoff shaft to tractor to provide power to raise, lower, or tilt attachment . Moves levers to control tool bars, carriers, and disks.

Water Truck Driver

  • Operates a truck to transport water for construction projects, filling and transporting potable water to crews working at job sites and driving a truck equipped with sprinkling attachment to spray water on roadways to control dust. Requires the ability to make inspections, oil, grease, service and make normal operating adjustments to the Water Truck, and lift/move transported materials as needed.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of EPA, OSHA, MSHA and other related state and federal regulations.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to use email, smart phone, tablet, or computer to manage company information and documents.
  • Ability to draft routine reports and correspondence.
  • Must be able to maintain acceptable attendance standards per employee handbook.
  • Approach and complete work in a meticulous, thorough, and timely manner.

What's In It For You

Financial Wellbeing

  • Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
  • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
  • Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

  • Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
  • Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
  • Emergency Travel Assistance Program
  • Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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