Heavy Equipment Operator

The MasTec Companies • Jacksonville, FL

13h • Onsite

About The Position

MasTec Civil is currently hiring for experienced Heavy Equipment Operators to join their team in Jacksonville, FL. This is a non-FSLA exempt, skilled craft position that performs on heavy construction projects, involving a wide variety of tasks as workflow dictates. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to operate heavy construction equipment commonly utilized in the heavy highway industry such as backhoes, excavators, bulldozers, and loaders, and perform each position responsibly, satisfactorily, and be physically fit for Safety Sensitive Position requirements. Founded in 1987, MasTec Civil (formerly known as Condotte America), a MasTec Company, is a heavy highway contractor specializing in the construction of complex transportation projects that include roadway, bridges, interchanges, mass transit, and tolling facilities. MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables, and infrastructure sectors. Their industrial expertise includes building products manufacturers, decarbonization, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants, and mining. In infrastructure, they specialize in general heavy civil construction, underground utilities, structures, electrical work, material production, roadways, bridges, specialty pavement overlays, environmental projects, and commercial buildings. Their renewables sector focuses on solar, wind, and battery storage. Sustainability and safety are foundational to their culture. MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, providing flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments.

Requirements

• Construction related experience (roads, highways, bridges, etc.).
• 5 - 9+ years experience for Excavator or Bulldozer.
• Required documentation evidencing competency or certifications as required by the industry standards and/or governmental agencies.
• Ability to operate heavy construction equipment commonly utilized in the heavy highway industry such as backhoes, excavators, bulldozers and loaders.
• Physically fit to perform duties pursuant to the Safety Sensitive Position requirements.
• Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 50-80 pounds personally, and up to 150 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Situation Awareness and constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of High School or secondary education is preferred.
• Knowledge of electronics grade laser.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in handling, pre-start inspections, post-start inspections, maneuvering skills, shut down and securing procedures.
• Work various shifts in a team environment, taking responsibility and accountability for the day-to-day function of the team as well as with senior management.
• Perform daily safety and operational inspection of the equipment per documented checklist.
• Determine if any parts are malfunctioning, report any deficiencies, and perform minor repairs to the equipment as needed.
• Properly communicate to the Supervisor and Fleet Department any damages or mechanical breakdowns.
• Ensure that regular maintenance of the assigned equipment is being scheduled and performed as required by the equipment operations and maintenance manual.
• Possess a thorough understanding of the equipment operation characteristics, controls, capacity limitations, emergency skills, response to fire, power line contact, tipping, malfunction characteristics and performance questions about the specific types of equipment in use.
• Be responsible for all safety aspects of operating the equipment.
• Be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.
• Be willing to 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.
• Have experience placing and removing TBW construction concrete barriers as needed; in an efficient and productive manner; loading and unloading from and into a truck.
• Communicate effectively.
• 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 the industry terms and language for graded stakes as applicable to a graded stake by surveyor.
• Load trucks up to but not limited to 20 trucks at the time assigned to a stockpile loading as needed.
• Be experienced in the changing of the different attachments pertaining to the equipment including but not limited to forks and boom to lifts materials or hydraulic hammer for demolition activities.
• Have a knowledge of the maximum capacities of the equipment.
• Understand terms like cut and fills while excavating according to survey stakes.
• Be aware of all utility location surrounding the work area prior to commence work.
• Request a log or visible location of utility prior to start 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.
• Have the safety awareness to 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, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees