Heavy Equipment Operator - Long Haul Travel Crew
About The Position
At MasTec Communications Group we build for the future. Yours and ours. As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you will develop new skills, work in a safety-minded environment, and join us in expanding technology nationwide while seeing our beautiful country! 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! As a Heavy Equipment Operator on our Long Haul Travel Crew, you will support all phases of utility construction across telecom projects throughout the U.S. You take pride in working safely, operating efficiently, and delivering high-quality results in the field. What you’ll do: Support crew productivity on projects of varying lengths of time Maintain strict safety standards around underground utilities Operate light and heavy construction equipment, including backhoes, trenchers, cable plows, hydraulic reel trailers, and other job-related machinery Operate dozers and Plowcat/Pullcat equipment for utility installation and right-of-way construction Perform routine equipment inspections and basic maintenance Read and interpret utility locates, maps, and above-ground markers to ensure safe excavation Troubleshoot field issues to keep projects on schedule Work 50-60 hours per week and travel 100% of the time (except PTO & Holidays) nationwide
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience operating heavy equipment in utility or civil construction preferred
- Experience operating dozers, with specific experience on Plowcat/Pullcat equipment strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of safe excavation practices and utility locate interpretation
- Ability to read and follow construction plans, utility maps, and field drawings
- Experience working around underground utilities in active job sites
- Willingness and able to travel throughout U.S 100% of time and work 50+ hours per week as needed
- Strong focus on safety, teamwork, and quality workmanship
- Valid driver’s license with clean record past 3 years (CDL preferred)
Nice To Haves
- Ability to operate additional equipment such as backhoes, trenchers, mini-and cable plows a plus
Responsibilities
- Support crew productivity on projects of varying lengths of time
- Maintain strict safety standards around underground utilities
- Operate light and heavy construction equipment, including backhoes, trenchers, cable plows, hydraulic reel trailers, and other job-related machinery
- Operate dozers and Plowcat/Pullcat equipment for utility installation and right-of-way construction
- Perform routine equipment inspections and basic maintenance
- Read and interpret utility locates, maps, and above-ground markers to ensure safe excavation
- Troubleshoot field issues to keep projects on schedule
- Work 50-60 hours per week and travel 100% of the time (except PTO & Holidays) nationwide
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
