Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

MasTec Civil is currently hiring for experienced Heavy Equipment Operators to join our team in Jacksonville, FL. A MasTec Civil Equipment Operator is a non-FSLA exempt, skilled craft position that performs on heavy construction projects within any combination of the duties described more fully below. An Operator typically performs a wide variety of tasks, transferring from one task to another as the 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 but not limited to backhoes, excavators, bulldozers and loaders, and perform each position responsibly, satisfactorily and be physically fit to perform these duties pursuant to the Safety Sensitive Position requirements within the acknowledged work environment. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to operate all or a specific piece of equipment depending on the context.

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.
• Perform daily safety and operational inspection of the equipment.
• 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 able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.
• Assist in other duties as required while not operating the equipment.
• Be able to 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.
• Be able to communicate effectively.
• 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.
• Have at least knowledge of electronics grade laser.
• 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 the maximum reach of any part or extension of the equipment.
• Stop the machine and apply secure pins before abandon equipment.
• Be able to 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.

Qualifications:

• Construction related experience (roads, highways, bridges, etc.), 5 - 9+ years experience for Excavator or Bulldozer.
• Have required documentation evidencing competency or certifications as required by the industry standards and/or governmental agencies.
• Completion of High School or secondary education is preferred.

What's in it for You:

• Financial Wellbeing: 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).
• Health & Wellness: 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.
• Planning for the Unexpected: Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment.
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage.
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program.
• Group legal plan.

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.