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Heavy Equipment Operator - Long Haul Travel Crew

MasTec IncShevlin, MN
Onsite

About The Position

At MasTec Communications Group, we build for the future. 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!

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2+ years of experience operating heavy equipment in utility or civil construction preferred
  • Ability to operate additional equipment such as clean up dozers and backhoes, skid steers, excavators; (trenchers, mini-and cable plows a plus)
  • 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
  • Strong focus on safety, teamwork, and quality workmanship
  • Valid driver’s license with clean record past 3 years (CDL preferred)
  • Willingness and able to travel throughout U.S 100% of time and work 50+ hours per week as needed

Nice To Haves

  • MOS Codes 12N, 12V, 21E, and 21J relate well to this position.

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, cleanup dozers, plowcat/pullcat equipment and other job-related machinery, for utility installation and right-of-way construction projects
  • 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

  • Compensation $26-$35/hr. Based on Licenses and Experience
  • 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 ($1,000 incentive for a referral that becomes a permanent hire)

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