Heavy Equipment Operator - Long Haul Travel Crew

Overview

At MasTec Communications Group we build for the future. Yours and ours.

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!

As a Heavy Equipment Operator on our Long Haul Travel Crew, you will support all phases of utility construction across telecom projects throughout the U.S. You take pride in working safely, operating efficiently, and delivering high-quality results in the field.

What you'll do:

• 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

About You:

• Have a miimum 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

• Travel Details:

  * Monday through Friday travel expected.

  * Per diem 5 days a week.

  * 50+ hours per week. Overtime applies after 40 hours per week. Work is weather dependent.

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

Hard work pays off. See what you'll get for your effort:

Financial Security

• 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

Health and Wellness

• Medical, dental,and vision insurance
• Dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Family and medical leave
• Paid sick time

Employee Referral Program

Refer someone who delivers excellence just like you and receive a $1,000 incentive for a referral that becomes a permanent hire!

We meet your commitment with competitive pay and benefits. If this sounds like you, let's talk.Build your career with MasTec!

MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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