Equipment Operator-Heavy

    MasTec Inc
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    Job Details

    Location
    Big Spring, Texas, United States
    Posted
    2 weeks ago
    Job Type
    FULL_TIME
    Salary
    USD 28 - 32

    Job Description

    Overview

    • Responsible for operating various types of heavy equipment, including but not limited to front end loaders (4CY or greater), motor grader, excavator (20 ton class or larger), dozer, scraper, tractor – pan, trackhoe, skid pan, PD-10, trencher, and applicable light and medium equipment to perform construction task such as land clearing, common/mass excavation, pond/reservoir excavation, rough grade/finish grade roadway, underground utility work for various types of heavy civil, industrial, and wind projects.

    Company Overview MasTec Renewables, comprised of Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors, and White Construction, combines over 20 years of experience in renewable energy construction. Depending on your position and project, you may work for one or more of our companies over your career with us. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor).

    We embrace diverse perspectives among our employees and across all levels of our business, including our suppliers, community partners, and clients. We have built a multidimensional workforce that brings valuable differences in perspectives, work ethics, and approaches to our organization. By collaborating across departments, we foster innovation and encourage everyone—from interns to executives—to share their ideas and make an impact. Our goal is to create a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to become innovative leaders in our industry.

    The MasTec Renewables market sector is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Our renewables sector focuses on solar, wind and battery storage. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

    MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments.

    Responsibilities:

    Essential Job Functions:

    Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures Operates heavy equipment and includes knowledge of equipment functions, running, navigating, detects or assesses problems, mechanical aptitude, and driving May build level and/or extreme terrain and excavate land surfaces, using various pieces of construction equipment listed above

    • Drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove top soil, vegetation, and rocks and to distribute and level earth or terrain
    • Gather and load dirt, stone, equipment, materials and waste product from jobsite onto trucks using different pieces of equipment

    Ability to excavate trenches with proper slopes per OSHA

    • Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members

    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

    • Perform maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing and oiling machines; fill out maintenance reports daily

    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

    Physical Demands:

    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, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran 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.

    What's in it for you Financial Wellbeing Compensation: $28.00 - $31.50/hourly, 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 partnership. 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, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran 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.

    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 MRRecruiters@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.

    Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.

    MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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