Heavy Equipment Operator - Excavator, Dozer, Loader Job at MasTec Civil in North

Heavy Equipment Operator – Excavator, Dozer, Loader

Job Location: Miami, FL, USA

Company Overview

MasTec Civil is a heavy highway contractor specializing in construction of complex transportation projects. With over 35,000 employees nationwide, MasTec is a minority‑owned Fortune 500 company supporting safety, sustainability and career growth.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in pre‑start, post‑start inspections and safe shutdown procedures.
• Work various shifts in a team environment, maintaining accountability for daily functions.
• Perform daily safety and operational inspections per documented checklist and report deficiencies.
• Ensure routine maintenance aligns with equipment operations and maintenance manual.
• Understand equipment operation characteristics, controls, and emergency skills including fire response, power line contact, tipping, and malfunction characteristics.
• Operate equipment safely and climb on/off mobile equipment as required.
• Assist in other duties while not operating equipment.
• Maintain the safety aspects of operating equipment as a Safety Sensitive Position.
• Lift and carry 50–80 lb personally, up to 150 lb with assistance.
• Place and remove TBW concrete barriers, load trucks, and maintain site situational awareness.
• Maintain level grade while spreading and balancing material, recover spoil material, and load from a stockpile.
• Use graded stakes and surveyors for cuts and fills; load trucks up to 20 trucks per assignment.
• Change equipment attachments such as forks, boom to lifts, hydraulic hammer for demolition.
• Know maximum capacities of the equipment and understand utility location surrounding the work area.
• Lead a groundman to assist in locating utilities and grade checking.
• Stop the machine, apply secure pins before abandoning equipment.

Qualifications

• Construction related experience (roads, highways, bridges, etc.). Minimum 1‑year for Loader or Backhoe, 3‑year for Excavator or Bulldozer, 5‑year for roadway finishing work.
• Required documentation evidencing competency or certifications per industry standards and/or government agencies.
• High school or secondary education preferred.

What's in it for You

Financial Wellbeing

• 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 – coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long‑term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

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 ceicareers@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.

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. 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.

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