Heavy Equipment Operator

SAIIA•Bedford, KY

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Saiia Construction, a MasTec company, is seeking Heavy Equipment Operators to operate construction equipment and move materials to and from designated areas. Equipment may include excavators, dozers, graders, dump trucks, front-end loaders, compactors, scrapers, and water trucks. Operators participate in required training and follow established safety rules, procedures, policies, and OSHA and MSHA regulations. The role includes operating excavators to dig and move earth and other materials; operating bulldozers and graders to clear, distribute, and grade materials and terrain; and operating dump trucks to transport and unload loose materials. Operators may need to use GPS grade technology. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The posting identifies the role as needed in Bedford, Kentucky, although its overview also refers to Ashland, Virginia.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience operating heavy equipment.
Knowledge of EPA, OSHA, MSHA, and other related state and federal regulations.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to use email, a smartphone, tablet, or computer to manage company information and documents.
Ability to draft routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to meet attendance standards stated in the employee handbook.
Ability to lift or carry 0–10 pounds occasionally and 10–50 pounds occasionally; reach above and bend or stoop occasionally; and use hands for manipulation continuously.
Close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to hear equipment and facility signals, horns and alarms, radio communications, and phone communications.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 10 certification (a plus, but not required).

Responsibilities

Operate excavators to dig holes and trenches and remove, transport, and stockpile earth and other materials.
Use excavator buckets and controls to dig to specified dimensions and load or pile loosened material.
Operate bulldozers and graders to gouge, level, distribute, or clear soil and other materials, and to bring terrain to specified grades or elevations.
Attach equipment to bulldozers or graders when required and operate controls to maneuver equipment and adjust blades or attachments.
Operate dump trucks to transport and dump loose materials, using controls to tilt the dump body and empty its contents.
Participate in required training.
Follow established safety rules, procedures, policies, and applicable OSHA and MSHA regulations.
Use GPS grade technology on applicable equipment when needed.
Maintain acceptable attendance and complete work meticulously, thoroughly, and on 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 choice and coverage options for spouse, domestic partner, and children.
Diabetes management, telehealth coverage, prescription drug plan, and pet insurance.
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.