PD 10 Operator - Equipment Operator-Heavy

MasTec Inc • Brookston, MN

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About The Position

The PD 10 Operator operates heavy equipment, including front-end loaders, motor graders, excavators, dozers, scrapers, tractors, trackhoes, skid pans, PD-10s, trenchers, and applicable light and medium equipment. The equipment is used for construction activities such as land clearing, common and mass excavation, pond and reservoir excavation, roadway rough and finish grading, and underground utility work on heavy civil, industrial, and wind projects.

The role involves working in both internal and external environments and may require a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends. Operators may need to travel to different jobsites on limited notice and may be assigned other duties by a Superintendent or Foreman.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and one to three or more years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Take reasonable care of personal and others’ health and safety and take personal responsibility for working toward Wanzek’s Zero Injury principles.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, engineering drawings, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate various GPS systems.
• Common-sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions.
• Ability to work within precise standards of accuracy, follow procedures and standards, judge distances and slopes accurately, and make decisions based on verifiable standards.
• Working knowledge of materials, methods, and tools used in structural fills, DOT work, and other public and private entities.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and/or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Promote and comply with Company and safety policies and procedures.
• Operate heavy equipment, understand its functions, navigate it, assess problems, and apply mechanical aptitude and driving skills.
• Build level or extreme terrain and excavate land surfaces using construction equipment.
• Operate equipment with blades to remove topsoil, vegetation, and rocks and to distribute and level earth or terrain.
• Gather and load dirt, stone, equipment, materials, and waste product from jobsites onto trucks.
• Excavate trenches with proper slopes in accordance with OSHA requirements.
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities and position or move loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
• Communicate clearly and understand spoken information to ensure comprehension of job duties, safety regulations, and situations requiring an immediate response.
• Clean, grease, and oil machines and complete daily maintenance reports.
• Travel to different jobsites on limited notice when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by a Superintendent or Foreman.

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 for spouse, domestic partner, and children.
• Diabetes management.
• Telehealth coverage.
• Prescription drug plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED