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Saiia Construction Company LLC, a MasTec company, is currently hiring for a Heavy Equipment Operator. CDL preferred but not required.

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment including excavator, dozer, grader, dump trucks, front-end loaders, compactors, scrapers, and water trucks to move material to and from designated areas, participating in required training, and ensuring all established safety rules, procedures, policies, OSHA, and MSHA regulations are followed.

Company Overview

Founded by Sam Saiia as Birmingham Excavating Co. in 1946, the company now known as Saiia Construction is an industrial heavy civil contractor of choice for the power generation, mineral, and aggregate mining, and pulp and paper markets. With more than 630 pieces of construction machinery in our fleet, over 500 employees and experience working in 11 states, we have the resources and knowledge to complete projects of any scale. As a MasTec Company, we are poised for continued growth and an exciting future! MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. In infrastructure, we specialize in general heavy civil construction, underground utilities, structures, electrical work, material production, roadways, bridges, specialty pavement overlays, environmental projects and commercial buildings. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavator to dig holes and trenches, remove and transport earth, gravel, and other materials. Operate buckets, use GPS grade technology, and manage attachments as needed.
• Operate bulldozer or grader to gouge out, level, and distribute soil and other materials, clear trees and rocks, adjust blade and attachments, and use GPS grade technology if available.
• Drive and operate dump trucks to transport and dump loose materials such as sand, soil, rock, gravel, and industrial byproducts.
• Operate scraper to move, haul, and grade earth, control loading gates, adjust cuts, and connect hydraulic systems.
• Operate water truck to transport potable water, spray on roadways, perform inspections, oil, grease, and maintain truck operation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of EPA, OSHA, MSHA and other related state and federal regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Proficient with email, smart phone, tablet, or computer to manage company information and documents.
• Ability to draft routine reports and correspondence.
• Must maintain acceptable attendance standards per employee handbook.
• Approach and complete work in a meticulous, thorough, and timely manner.

Physical Requirements

• Lift/Carry 0‑10 lbs.: Occasional.
• Lift/Carry 10‑50 lbs.: Occasional.
• Reach Above: Occasional.
• Bend/Stoop: Occasional.
• Use Hands for Manipulations: Continuous.
• Vision Abilities: Close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing Abilities: Must hear equipment and facility signals, horns, alarms, radio, and phone communications.

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 (plan choice) – 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.

Location: Pensacola, FL – Salary: $73,000.00 – $89,000.00 (3 weeks ago). Must live within 200 miles of Mobile, AL (zip 36525) and have CDL A license.