Blade Operator _Equipment Operator-Heavy

MasTec Inc • Claude, TX

3d

About The Position

The Blade Operator operates various types of heavy equipment to perform construction work on heavy civil, industrial, and wind projects. Equipment may include front-end loaders (4 CY or greater), motor graders, excavators (20-ton class or larger), dozers, scrapers, pan tractors, trackhoes, skid pans, PD-10s, trenchers, and applicable light and medium equipment. Work includes land clearing, common and mass excavation, pond and reservoir excavation, rough and finish roadway grading, and underground utility work.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, plus one to three or more years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Take reasonable care of personal and others’ health and safety and accept responsibility for working toward Wanzek’s Zero Injury principles.
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, engineering drawings, and procedure manuals.
• Perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate various GPS systems.
• Understand and carry out written and oral instructions using common sense.
• Work within precise standards of accuracy, follow procedures and standards, judge distances and slopes accurately, and make decisions based on verifiable standards.
• Working knowledge of materials, methods, and tools used in structural fills, DOT work, and other public and private projects.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule; nights and/or weekends are required.

Responsibilities

• Promote and comply with all company and safety policies and procedures.
• Operate heavy equipment, understanding its functions and operation, navigating equipment, assessing problems, and applying mechanical aptitude and driving skills.
• Build level or extreme terrain and excavate land surfaces using construction equipment.
• Drive and maneuver blade-equipped equipment across work areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, and rocks and distribute and level earth or terrain.
• Gather and load dirt, stone, equipment, materials, and waste from the jobsite onto trucks using various equipment.
• Excavate trenches with proper slopes in accordance with OSHA requirements.
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities and position or move loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
• Communicate clearly and understand spoken information to comprehend job duties, safety regulations, and situations requiring an immediate response.
• Clean, grease, and oil machines; complete daily maintenance reports.
• Travel to different jobsites on limited notice when required.
• Perform other assigned duties, which may change from time to time.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance reviews and merit increases
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with plan choices and coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes management, telehealth coverage, prescription drug plan, pet insurance, and weight management drug discount
• Discounted national gym membership network
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Military leave, including differential pay and benefits continuation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED