Transmission Heavy Equipment Operator

MasTec Inc•North Charleston, SC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transmission Heavy Equipment Operator operates the machines needed to support transmission work for customers and supports the team in coordination with department personnel. The role involves safely operating and maintaining construction equipment, assisting with new construction, maintenance, and repair work on energized and de-energized systems, and carrying out related jobsite activities. When not operating equipment, the operator may assist maintenance crews or work as a laborer. The position also includes training or guiding lower-graded operators and laborers as needed, and performing other assigned duties. This position operates in a field environment and requires extended periods of physical activity, including bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, standing, and twisting. Work may take place in inclement conditions such as extreme heat or cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind. Employees must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and meet the stated vision, distance-judgment, hand-eye coordination, and color-identification requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to work for extended periods in various locations when required.
OSHA 10 certification.
CDL Class A driver’s license.
Current and valid crane certification meeting OSHA/ASME standards, such as NCCCO or NCCER.
Ability to bend, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds.
Vision clarity at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, ability to judge distance and space relationships, precise hand-eye coordination, and ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Responsibilities

Safely operate and maintain construction equipment, including mobile cranes, bulldozers, angle dozers, front-end loaders, backhoes, excavators, track hoes, trenchers, digger derricks, and other jobsite equipment.
Perform new construction, maintenance, and repair work safely on energized and de-energized systems.
Perform equipment service and safety checks, make minor repairs, and check oil and fluids.
Inspect the work area to ensure it has been staked or located before digging.
Assist the maintenance crew or work as a laborer when not operating equipment.
Dig around live underground and overhead utilities.
Train, guide, or oversee lower-graded operators and laborers when needed.
Follow applicable MasTec and customer safety standards, procedures, and work practices, applying whichever standard is higher.
Load trucks safely and without accidents.
Help improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and provide timely, quality customer service in cooperation with others.
Operate wire-pulling equipment, including tensioners, four-drum pullers, single hardline pullers, breakdown rigs, and other equipment related to transmission line work.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.