Heavy Equipment Operator - Excavator/ Dozer

MasTec Civil•Columbia, SC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

MasTec Civil, a MasTec Company, is hiring experienced Heavy Equipment Operators in Columbia, South Carolina. We have a seat ready for you if you can masterfully run Excavators and Dozers. Apply today and build your career with an industry leader! The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for, but not limited to operating heavy equipment including excavator, dozers, graders, dump trucks, front-end loaders, compactors, scrapers, and water trucks to move materials to and from designated areas, participate in required training and ensure all established safety rules, procedures, policies, OSHA and MSHA regulations are followed.

Requirements

Construction related experience (roads, highways, bridges, etc.)
5 - 9+ years experience for Excavator or Bulldozer.
Have required documentation evidencing competency or certifications as required by the industry standards and/or governmental agencies.
Regularly required to use hands for manipulations.
Vision Abilities: Close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Hearing Abilities: Must be able to hear equipment and facility signals, horns and alarms; radio, and phone communications.

Nice To Haves

Completion of High School or secondary education is preferred.
At least knowledge of electronics grade laser.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate proficiency in handling, pre-start inspections, post-start inspections, maneuvering skills, shut down and securing procedures for excavators.
Work various shifts in a team environment, with responsibility and accountability for day-to-day team functions and senior management involvement.
Perform daily safety and operational inspection of equipment using a documented checklist, determine malfunctioning parts, report deficiencies, and perform minor repairs.
Properly communicate equipment damages or mechanical breakdowns to the Supervisor and Fleet Department.
Ensure regular maintenance of assigned equipment is scheduled and performed as required by the equipment operations and maintenance manual.
Possess a thorough understanding of equipment operation characteristics, controls, capacity limitations, emergency skills, and response to fire, power line contact, tipping, and malfunction characteristics.
Be responsible for all safety aspects of operating the equipment.
Climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.
Assist in other duties as required while not operating the equipment.
Lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 50-80 pounds personally, and up to 150 pounds with assistance. Load different materials into the bucket by hand if needed.
Place and remove TBW construction concrete barriers as needed, in an efficient and productive manner; loading and unloading from and into a truck.
Communicate effectively at all times.
Maintain Situation Awareness and constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
Maintain a level grade while spreading and balancing material or while recovering spoil material or loading from a stockpile of materials.
Understand industry terms and language for graded stakes as applicable to a graded stake by a surveyor.
Load trucks up to but not limited to 20 trucks at the time assigned to a stockpile loading as needed.
Change different attachments pertaining to the equipment including but not limited to forks and boom to lift materials or hydraulic hammer for demolition activities.
Understand the maximum capacities of the equipment.
Understand terms like cut and fills while excavating according to survey stakes.
Be aware of all utility locations surrounding the work area prior to commencing work.
Request a log or visible location of utility prior to starting any excavation.
Request and lead a ground man, if necessary, to assist in location of utilities, and grade checking.
Ensure that all employees assisting or working near or around the equipment remain outside of the maximum reach of any part or extension of the equipment.
Stop the machine and apply secure pins before abandoning equipment.
Load trucks as needed.
Maintain the equipment shut down and key removed in occasions where the equipment is being washed or maintenance is being performed on it.

Benefits

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
Employee Assistance Program
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
Accidental death & dismemberment
Voluntary life insurance
Accident coverage
Critical illness coverage
Hospital indemnity coverage
Emergency Travel Assistance Program
Group legal plan