Equipment Dirt Operator- Med

The MasTec Companies•Rapid City, SD

5d•$33•Onsite

About The Position

COMPANY OVERVIEW MasTec Industrial, along with sister companies Casey Industrial and Phoenix Industrial, has served the power industry since 1947. We support utilities, developers, and municipalities with EPC services and project development expertise. Ranked by ENR as the #1 Power Contractor, we specialize in natural gas, oil, biomass, and waste-to-energy projects. Our team brings over 30 years of experience in utility and industrial systems, including simple and combined cycle plants and reciprocating engines. We’re committed to delivering quality, safety, and value at every project phase, from concept to operations. At MasTec Industrial, we invest in top talent and foster a respectful, inclusive environment where employees thrive as innovative leaders. The MasTec Industrial market sector is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do. MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for operating various types of equipment, including but not limited to excavator (20 ton Class or smaller), dozer (150 HP or smaller), loaders (Under 4 CY), >12k forklifts, backhoe, articulated dump truck, and applicable light equipment to perform construction task, such as material handling, matting, land clearing, excavation, rough grade roadways and sites, underground utility work for various types of heavy civil, industrial, and wind projects.

Requirements

1-3 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 1 year of experience in heavy equipment operation role
Be knowledgeable of MIC Health and Safety programs and project specific regulations. When on-site, actively participate in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors. Set a personal example of safe behavior.
Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
Add and subtract two-digit numbers, multiply and divide with 10's and 100's and ability to perform these operations using units weight measurement and volume
Common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form
Ability to work within precise standards of accuracy and follow set procedures and standards
Other may duties may be assigned
Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions.
May need to maintain physical strength and stamina; Use arms, hands, and legs fully; Push, pull, and frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and stoop, kneel, balance, crouch, crawl, and climb to perform job tasks.
Stamina to perform this task repetitively and continuously for several hour intervals.
Uncontrolled environmental conditions: Constant change in weather and site conditions. This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to- safety toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.).
Move in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas.
May need to work at heights and must be able to abide by all safety and fall-protection requirements; must be able to wear and utilize all safety equipment required for work at heights.
Evaluate information based on measurable standards; and see details in objects or drawings and recognize slight differences in shapes and shadings.
Visualize objects in three dimensions from drawings.
Keep good balance and work at heights.
See well (either naturally or with correction).
Hear well (either naturally or with correction.)
Coordinate the use of eyes, hands, and feet.

Responsibilities

Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures
Operates heavy equipment and includes knowledge of equipment functions, running, navigating, detects or assesses problems, mechanical aptitude, and driving
May build level and/or extreme terrain and excavate land surfaces, using various pieces of construction equipment listed above
Drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, and rocks and to distribute and level earth or terrain
Gather and load dirt, stone, equipment, materials, and waste product from jobsite onto trucks using different pieces of equipment
Ability to excavate trenches with proper slopes per OSHA
Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members
Must have the ability to communicate clearly, listen and understand information through spoken words and sentences to ensure full comprehension of job duties, safety regulations, and other situations that may require an immediate response
Perform maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing and oiling machines; fill out maintenance reports daily
May be required to travel to different jobsites on limited notice
Position may involve performing other duties as required which may not be mentioned and may change from time to time as assigned by Superintendent or Foreman

Benefits

Compensation $33.00 / hour, commensurate with experience
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)
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management
Drug Discount
Discounted National Gym Membership Network
Employee Assistance Program
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