Equipment Operator-Medium

MasTec Inc • Nacogdoches, TX

3h

About The Position

Responsible for operating medium-sized heavy equipment and applicable light equipment on heavy civil, industrial, and wind projects. Equipment may include an excavator (20-ton class or smaller), dozer (150 HP or smaller), loader (under 4 CY), forklift over 12,000 pounds, backhoe, and articulated dump truck. Work includes material handling, matting, land clearing, excavation, rough grading of roads and sites, and underground utility work.

The operator must safely operate, navigate, and monitor equipment; coordinate movements with crew members; and perform routine equipment care and daily maintenance reporting. Work may take place at different jobsites and in changing outdoor conditions. Shifts may be up to 12 hours and involve strenuous physical activity, uneven or confined spaces, heights, and exposure to weather, dust, fumes, and noise. The role requires wearing appropriate personal protective equipment and following company, project, and safety requirements.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 1 year of experience in a heavy equipment operation role.
• Knowledge of MIC Health and Safety programs and project-specific regulations.
• Participate in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors when on-site, and set a personal example of safe behavior.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Basic arithmetic skills, including adding and subtracting two-digit numbers, multiplying and dividing with 10s and 100s, and applying these operations to units of weight, measurement, and volume.
• Common-sense understanding and ability to carry out written or oral instructions.
• Ability to work to precise standards of accuracy and follow established procedures and standards.
• Ability to work shifts of up to 12 hours and perform hard physical work in varying temperatures and outdoor conditions.
• Physical ability and stamina to 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.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks continuously for several-hour intervals.
• Ability to move in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas, and potentially work at heights while complying with fall-protection requirements.
• Ability to wear and use required personal protective equipment, including safety-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hardhat, and a vest.
• Ability to assess information against measurable standards, notice details and slight differences in shapes and shadings, and visualize three-dimensional objects from drawings.
• Good balance and ability to see and hear well, naturally or with correction, and coordinate the use of eyes, hands, and feet.

Responsibilities

• Promote and comply with all company and safety policies and procedures.
• Operate heavy equipment, understand its functions, navigate it, detect or assess problems, and apply mechanical aptitude and driving skills.
• Build level or extreme terrain and excavate land surfaces using construction equipment.
• Use equipment with blades to remove topsoil, vegetation, and rocks and distribute or level earth and terrain.
• Gather and load dirt, stone, equipment, materials, and waste from jobsites onto trucks.
• Excavate trenches with proper slopes in accordance with OSHA requirements.
• Coordinate equipment actions with other work 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 rules, and situations requiring an immediate response.
• Clean, grease, and oil machines, and complete daily maintenance reports.
• Travel to different jobsites on limited notice when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or Foreman.

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 choice and coverage options for a spouse, domestic partner, and children.
• Diabetes management.
• Telehealth coverage.
• Prescription drug plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed