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Heavy Equipment Operator - Long Haul Travel Crew

Cash Construction Company, Inc., Shevlin, MN, United States


Overview
At MasTec Communications Group we build for the future. Yours and ours.

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; work is weather dependent

MOS Codes 12N, 12V, 21E, and 21J relate well to this position.

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

Red Wing Boot Voucher

Health and Wellness

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 and receive a $1,000 incentive for a referral that becomes a permanent hire.

MasTec 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 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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