Heavy Equipment Operator - MN/WI Travel Crew

MasTec Inc•Hugo, MN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

At MasTec Communications Group, we build for the future. As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you will develop new skills, work in a safety-minded environment, and join us in expanding technology for a better community. Join the MasTec family and help us provide the highest level of quality service to our customers and communities while maintaining our commitment to safety!

Requirements

2+ years of construction-site heavy equipment experience, including experience operating a dozer and/or backhoe.
Experience working around existing underground and overhead utilities and understand the importance of utility locates and safe digging practices.
Ability to read and understand blueprints, construction plans, and utility locates.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to obtain a DOT medical card.
Current CDL or ability and willingness to obtain one within 90 days of starting.
Comfortable traveling to projects throughout the U.S.
Open to travel M-F per diem (50+ hours per week, depending on the weather), and working overtime consistently.
Will also travel approximately 50% of the year for projects, up to 10 days primarily throughout MN and WI.

Nice To Haves

MOS Codes 12N, 12V, 21E, and 21J relate well to this position.

Responsibilities

Support all phases of utility construction for various types of telecom projects, traveling nationwide.
Put safety first by following all company, OSHA, and job-site requirements, maintaining awareness of underground and overhead hazards, and using required PPE.
Operate heavy equipment for aerial and underground (UGE) long-haul fiber construction, including backhoes, dozers, excavators, cable plows, trenchers, hydraulic reel trailers, PlowCat/PullCat, and other construction machinery.
Perform daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance to keep machinery safe and job-ready.
Read and understand utility locates, above-ground utility indicators, and construction plans to protect the crew, public, and existing utilities.
Work alongside the crew when not operating equipment, assisting with general construction, material handling, site preparation, and other tasks as needed.
Troubleshoot equipment and field issues and communicate safety concerns promptly.
Maintain a clean, organized work area and support crew productivity and quality.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

401(k) with company match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Life insurance
Short-term and Long-term disability
Red Wing Boot Voucher
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Family and medical leave
Paid sick time
Employee Referral Program ($1,000 incentive for a referral that becomes a permanent hire)