Heavy Equipment Operator - Long Haul Travel Crew

Heavy Equipment Operator

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!

Responsibilities 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, and other job-related machinery
• Operate dozers and Plowcat/Pullcat equipment for utility installation and right-of-way construction
• 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

Qualifications About You:

• 2+ years of experience operating heavy equipment in utility or civil construction preferred
• Experience operating dozers, with specific experience on Plowcat/Pullcat equipment strongly preferred
• Ability to operate additional equipment such as backhoes, 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
• Willingness and able to travel throughout U.S 100% of time and work 50+ hours per week as needed
• Strong focus on safety, teamwork, and quality workmanship
• Valid driver's license with clean record past 3 years (CDL preferred)

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-$36/hr. Based on Licenses and Experience
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Life insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability

Health and Wellness

• Red Wing Boot Voucher
• 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!

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.