Equipment Operator- Heavy
Phoenix Industrial, Inc., a MasTec Company, Rapid City, SD, United States
Company Overview
MasTec Industrial, together with sister companies Casey Industrial and Phoenix Industrial, has served the power industry since 1947, providing EPC services and project development expertise to utilities, developers, and municipalities.
Ranked by ENR as the #1 Power Contractor, MasTec specializes in natural gas, oil, biomass, and waste‑to‑energy projects. With over 30 years of experience in utility and industrial systems—including simple and combined cycle plants and reciprocating engines—MasTec delivers quality, safety, and value at every project phase, from concept to operations.
MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, supporting construction services across industrial, renewable, and infrastructure sectors. The company, a minority‑owned Fortune 500 with 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, fosters a respectful, inclusive environment where employees thrive as innovative leaders.
Position Summary
Responsible for operating various types of heavy equipment—including front‑end loaders, motor graders, excavators, dozers, scrapers, tractors, track hoes, skid pans, PD‑10s, and trenchers—to perform construction tasks such as land clearing, excavation, roadway grading, and underground utility work on heavy civil, industrial, and wind projects.
Responsibilities
Promote and comply with all company and safety policies and procedures.
Operate heavy equipment and demonstrate knowledge of equipment functions, running, navigating, problem detection, mechanical aptitude, and driving.
Build level and/or extreme terrain and excavate land surfaces using the appropriate equipment.
Drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes to remove topsoil, vegetation, and rocks, and to distribute and level earth.
Gather and load dirt, stone, equipment, materials, and waste product from the jobsite onto trucks using various equipment.
Excavate trenches with proper slopes according to OSHA regulations.
Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
Communicate clearly, listen, and understand information through spoken words and sentences to ensure full comprehension of job duties, safety regulations, and other situations requiring immediate response.
Perform maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing, oiling machines, and fill out maintenance reports daily.
Travel to different job sites on limited notice as required.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Superintendent or Foreman.
Education and Experience Requirements
1–3 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum one year of experience in a heavy equipment operation role.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of MIC Health and Safety programs and project‑specific regulations.
Active participation in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors on‑site.
Set a personal example of safe behavior.
Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Perform basic arithmetic and measurement calculations for weight and volume.
Apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Work within precise standards of accuracy and follow set procedures and standards.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Physical Demands
Work up to a 12‑hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outdoor conditions.
Use arms, hands, and legs fully; push, pull, lift, and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; stoop, kneel, balance, crouch, crawl, and climb to perform job tasks.
Maintain physical strength and stamina to perform repetitive work continuously for several hour intervals.
Endure constant changes in weather and site conditions.
Operate in environments with exposure to extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and loud noises.
Wear personal protective equipment such as safety‑toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.
Move in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas.
Work at heights and abide by all safety and fall‑protection requirements.
Evaluate information based on measurable standards and recognize slight differences in shapes and shading.
Visualize objects in three dimensions from drawings; keep good balance and coordinate the use of eyes, hands, and feet.
Maintain adequate vision and hearing, with or without correction.
Hours & Travel
This is a full‑time position scheduled to work typically 50 hours per week, with schedule subject to project requirements. Travel is required up to 90% of the time; the position requires presence directly on the project site with intermittent travel to the employee’s residence of record.
Benefits
Financial Well‑Being
Compensation $37.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.
Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase.
401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Flexible spending account (healthcare & dependent care).
Health & Wellness
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (plan choice) covering spouse, domestic partner, and children.
Diabetes management, telehealth coverage, prescription drug plan, pet insurance, and weight‑management drug discount.
Discounted national gym membership network.
Employee assistance program.
Planning for the Unexpected
Short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment.
Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical‑illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
Emergency travel assistance program.
Group legal plan.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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 and complies with all applicable state, federal, and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status in hiring decisions.
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MasTec Industrial, together with sister companies Casey Industrial and Phoenix Industrial, has served the power industry since 1947, providing EPC services and project development expertise to utilities, developers, and municipalities.
Ranked by ENR as the #1 Power Contractor, MasTec specializes in natural gas, oil, biomass, and waste‑to‑energy projects. With over 30 years of experience in utility and industrial systems—including simple and combined cycle plants and reciprocating engines—MasTec delivers quality, safety, and value at every project phase, from concept to operations.
MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, supporting construction services across industrial, renewable, and infrastructure sectors. The company, a minority‑owned Fortune 500 with 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, fosters a respectful, inclusive environment where employees thrive as innovative leaders.
Position Summary
Responsible for operating various types of heavy equipment—including front‑end loaders, motor graders, excavators, dozers, scrapers, tractors, track hoes, skid pans, PD‑10s, and trenchers—to perform construction tasks such as land clearing, excavation, roadway grading, and underground utility work on heavy civil, industrial, and wind projects.
Responsibilities
Promote and comply with all company and safety policies and procedures.
Operate heavy equipment and demonstrate knowledge of equipment functions, running, navigating, problem detection, mechanical aptitude, and driving.
Build level and/or extreme terrain and excavate land surfaces using the appropriate equipment.
Drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes to remove topsoil, vegetation, and rocks, and to distribute and level earth.
Gather and load dirt, stone, equipment, materials, and waste product from the jobsite onto trucks using various equipment.
Excavate trenches with proper slopes according to OSHA regulations.
Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
Communicate clearly, listen, and understand information through spoken words and sentences to ensure full comprehension of job duties, safety regulations, and other situations requiring immediate response.
Perform maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing, oiling machines, and fill out maintenance reports daily.
Travel to different job sites on limited notice as required.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Superintendent or Foreman.
Education and Experience Requirements
1–3 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum one year of experience in a heavy equipment operation role.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of MIC Health and Safety programs and project‑specific regulations.
Active participation in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors on‑site.
Set a personal example of safe behavior.
Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Perform basic arithmetic and measurement calculations for weight and volume.
Apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Work within precise standards of accuracy and follow set procedures and standards.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Physical Demands
Work up to a 12‑hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outdoor conditions.
Use arms, hands, and legs fully; push, pull, lift, and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; stoop, kneel, balance, crouch, crawl, and climb to perform job tasks.
Maintain physical strength and stamina to perform repetitive work continuously for several hour intervals.
Endure constant changes in weather and site conditions.
Operate in environments with exposure to extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and loud noises.
Wear personal protective equipment such as safety‑toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.
Move in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas.
Work at heights and abide by all safety and fall‑protection requirements.
Evaluate information based on measurable standards and recognize slight differences in shapes and shading.
Visualize objects in three dimensions from drawings; keep good balance and coordinate the use of eyes, hands, and feet.
Maintain adequate vision and hearing, with or without correction.
Hours & Travel
This is a full‑time position scheduled to work typically 50 hours per week, with schedule subject to project requirements. Travel is required up to 90% of the time; the position requires presence directly on the project site with intermittent travel to the employee’s residence of record.
Benefits
Financial Well‑Being
Compensation $37.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.
Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase.
401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Flexible spending account (healthcare & dependent care).
Health & Wellness
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (plan choice) covering spouse, domestic partner, and children.
Diabetes management, telehealth coverage, prescription drug plan, pet insurance, and weight‑management drug discount.
Discounted national gym membership network.
Employee assistance program.
Planning for the Unexpected
Short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment.
Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical‑illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
Emergency travel assistance program.
Group legal plan.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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 and complies with all applicable state, federal, and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status in hiring decisions.
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