Heavy Equipment Operator (Transmission)
MasTec Advanced Technologies, Augusta, GA, United States
Overview
MasTec Utility Services delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for power delivery, gas, and water customers, specializing in overhead and underground electric distribution for power delivery systems, gas distribution construction for gas systems, and turnkey solutions for a variety of water, sewer, and civil infrastructure projects. Backed by decades of experience, industry expertise, and a commitment to safety, innovative and environmentally responsible services, MUS provides extraordinary value to clients.
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 team and works with personnel within the department.
Responsibilities
Operate jobsite equipment safely, including mobile cranes, bulldozers, angle dozers, front end loaders, backhoes, excavators, track hoe, 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 or located prior to digging.
Work with maintenance crew or assist as laborer when not operating equipment.
Dig around all live utilities, both underground and overhead.
Train, guide, or oversee 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 safely and accident-free.
Work to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively to provide timely customer service.
Operate 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.
At least 2 years of relevant experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to work for extended periods in various locations when required.
OSHA 10 Certification.
CDL Class A driver’s license (required).
Current and valid crane certification.
Crane certification that meets OSHA/ASME standards such as NCCCO or NCCER.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting (up to 50 pounds), standing and twisting. Work is performed in inclement weather conditions such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow and wind.
Precise hand‑eye coordination, the ability to identify and distinguish colors, and clear vision (20 feet or more or 20 inches or less) are required. This position is physically active and requires the ability to judge distance and space relationships.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Benefits
Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Company’s policy is not to 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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MasTec Utility Services delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for power delivery, gas, and water customers, specializing in overhead and underground electric distribution for power delivery systems, gas distribution construction for gas systems, and turnkey solutions for a variety of water, sewer, and civil infrastructure projects. Backed by decades of experience, industry expertise, and a commitment to safety, innovative and environmentally responsible services, MUS provides extraordinary value to clients.
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 team and works with personnel within the department.
Responsibilities
Operate jobsite equipment safely, including mobile cranes, bulldozers, angle dozers, front end loaders, backhoes, excavators, track hoe, 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 or located prior to digging.
Work with maintenance crew or assist as laborer when not operating equipment.
Dig around all live utilities, both underground and overhead.
Train, guide, or oversee 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 safely and accident-free.
Work to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively to provide timely customer service.
Operate 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.
At least 2 years of relevant experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to work for extended periods in various locations when required.
OSHA 10 Certification.
CDL Class A driver’s license (required).
Current and valid crane certification.
Crane certification that meets OSHA/ASME standards such as NCCCO or NCCER.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting (up to 50 pounds), standing and twisting. Work is performed in inclement weather conditions such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow and wind.
Precise hand‑eye coordination, the ability to identify and distinguish colors, and clear vision (20 feet or more or 20 inches or less) are required. This position is physically active and requires the ability to judge distance and space relationships.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Benefits
Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Company’s policy is not to 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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