Overview

Position Summary:

Responsible for operating various types of light equipment, including but not limited to compact loader, skid steer, loader/backhoe, mini-excavator, <12k forklift, riding compactor, tractors, roller, and water truck to excavate, move and/or grade material.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures
Operate gasoline, diesel, pneumatic or electric powered equipment to move objects or material according to project specifications
Operates light equipment and includes knowledge of equipment functions, running, navigating, detects or assesses problems, mechanical aptitude, and driving
Operate levers and pedals on assigned equipment to lower bucket or scoop up material and to lift, swing, or dump material; adjust hand wheels and depress foot pedals to drive machines and control attachments, such as blades, buckets, scrapers and swing booms
Perform maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing and oiling machines
Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members
Check fuel supplies at sites to ensure adequate availability. Drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks or to distribute and level earth or terrain
Follow Load capacity charts and assure proper equipment support based on equipment capacity and type
Observe the travel of all loads and take appropriate action to avoid injury to personnel or damage to property
Read, understand and apply Operating Manuals, plans and specifications and visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions
Accurately fill out equipment and maintenance records and reports on a regular basis as required
Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed reporting any issues to your supervision
Ensure that construction equipment is correctly operated, maintained, in good working order, and Daily Equipment Inspections are completed for equipment being used
Comply with Company Code of Conduct and jobsite policies
Work in other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervision
Must have the ability to communicate clearly, listen and understand information through spoken words and sentences to ensure full comprehension of job duties, safety regulations, and other situations that may require an immediate response
May be required to travel to different jobsites on limited notice
Position may involve performing other duties as required which may not be mentioned and may change from time to time as assigned by Superintendent or Foreman

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three years or more related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward Wanzek’s Zero Injury principles
This position requires working in the internal and external environment, flexible work schedule, nights and / or weekends will be required.
Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, read engineering drawings and procedure manuals
Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
Knowledge and operation of various GPS systems
Common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form
Workers should be able to work within precise standards of accuracy; follow set procedures and standards, judge distances and slopes accurately; and make decisions based on verifiable standards
Working knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in structural fills, DOT, and other public and private entities.

Working Environment:

Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions
Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, and extreme heat
Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration
Noise level in the work environment is usually loud

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

Compensation $22.00-$25.00/hour, commensurate with experience
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, Weight Management Drug Discount
Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Family & Lifestyle

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
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

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.

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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