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Heavy Equipment Operator (Transmission)

SEFNCO Communications Inc, Augusta, GA, United States


Job Summary
The Transmission Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating all necessary machines required to assist Transmission work for customers. This position supports the needs of the team and works with personnel within the department.

Responsibilities

Operate jobsite equipment safely, such as mobile cranes, bulldozers, angle dozers, front end loaders, backhoes, excavators, track hoes, trenchers, digger‑derricks, or other construction equipment.

Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de‑energized work.

Perform service, safety checks, and minor repairs on machines; check oil and fluids.

Inspect work area to ensure it has been staked/located prior to digging.

Work with maintenance crew or assist as a laborer when not operating equipment.

Dig around all live utilities, both underground and overhead.

Train, guide, or oversee the work of lower‑graded operators and laborers when needed.

Comply with proper safety standards/procedures and work practices according to MasTec or the customer, whichever standard is higher.

Load trucks in a safe and accident‑free manner.

Work to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and collaborate to provide quality seamless customer service with timeliness.

Must be able to run wire‑pulling equipment such as tensioners, 4‑drum pullers, single hardline pullers, breakdown rigs, and other pulling equipment related to Transmission line work.

Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

2 years of experience.

Valid driver’s license.

Ability to work for extended periods in various locations as required.

OSHA 10 Certification.

CDL Class A driver’s license.

Current and valid crane certification.

Must have Crane certification that meets OSHA/ASME standards such as NCCCO or NCCER.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
This job operates in a field environment. The role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Working in inclement weather conditions such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind is also required.

Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, and carrying. Vision at a distance of 20 feet or more or within 20 inches, precise hand‑eye coordination, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors are required.

Benefits
Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company (MTZ, NYSE).

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Company’s policy is to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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