Saiia Construction Company LLC, a MasTec Company
Heavy Equipment Operator
Saiia Construction Company LLC, a MasTec Company, West Point, Virginia, United States, 23181
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Saiia Construction Company LLC, a MasTec Company .
Saiia Construction Company LLC, a MasTec company, is currently hiring for a day shift Heavy Equipment Operator, specifically for Loader.
The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for, but not limited to, operating heavy equipment including excavator, dozers, graders, 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. MasTec, a minority‑owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments.
Responsibilities Excavator Operation
Operates excavator, which digs holes and trenches and removes and transports earth, gravel, and dump soil, sand, ore, rock, gravel, and industrial byproducts. Uses bucket to dig trenches and holes of specified length, depth, and width, and put in piles or transport trucks. May need to understand and utilize GPS grade technology on this type of machine.
Bulldozer - Grader Operator
Operates bulldozer or grader which is used to gouge out, level, and distribute soil, sand, ore, rock, gravel, industrial byproducts, and other such materials; also used to push or clear trees and rocks preparing for constructing projects. Trains attachments with clevis or wedge‑pin hitches, moves levers and depresses pedals to maneuver machine, raises, lowers, and tilts the blade and attachments. May need to understand and utilize GPS grade technology on this type of machine.
Rock / Articulated / Dump / Roll Off Truck Driver
Operates truck equipped with dump body to transport and dump loose materials such as sand, soil, rock, gravel, coal, ore, industrial byproducts. Pulls levers or turns crank to tilt body and dump contents, moves controls to pour material. Designated by type of material hauled, truck type, and whether on road or off‑highway projects.
Scraper / Tractor Operator
Operates tractor‑drawn or self‑propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Controls loading gate on pan or bowl, adjusts depth of cut, raises and closes filled pan or bowl for hauling, spreads or dumps earth. Connects hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage, or power takeoff shaft to provide power to raise, lower, or tilt attachment. Controls tool bars, carriers, and disks.
Water Truck Driver
Operates a truck to transport water for construction projects, filling and transporting potable water to crews, and drives a truck equipped with sprinkling attachment to spray water on roadways to control dust. Requires ability to make inspections, oil, grease, service and make normal operating adjustments to the Water Truck, and lift/move transported materials as needed.
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.
Ability to use email, smart phone, tablet, or computer to manage company information and documents.
Ability to draft routine reports and correspondence.
Must be able to 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.: Occasionally
Lift/Carry 10‑50 lbs.: Occasionally
Reach Above: Occasionally
Bend/Stoop: Occasionally
Use Hands for Manipulations: Continuously
Vision Abilities: Close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Hearing Abilities: Must be able to hear equipment and facility signals, horns and 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.
Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in
@mastec.com
or
@talent.icims.com . If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at
https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/ .
MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third‑party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.
Service Line (UKG) : Name SCC-SAIIA Construction Co
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Construction
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Heavy Equipment Operator
role at
Saiia Construction Company LLC, a MasTec Company .
Saiia Construction Company LLC, a MasTec company, is currently hiring for a day shift Heavy Equipment Operator, specifically for Loader.
The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for, but not limited to, operating heavy equipment including excavator, dozers, graders, 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. MasTec, a minority‑owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments.
Responsibilities Excavator Operation
Operates excavator, which digs holes and trenches and removes and transports earth, gravel, and dump soil, sand, ore, rock, gravel, and industrial byproducts. Uses bucket to dig trenches and holes of specified length, depth, and width, and put in piles or transport trucks. May need to understand and utilize GPS grade technology on this type of machine.
Bulldozer - Grader Operator
Operates bulldozer or grader which is used to gouge out, level, and distribute soil, sand, ore, rock, gravel, industrial byproducts, and other such materials; also used to push or clear trees and rocks preparing for constructing projects. Trains attachments with clevis or wedge‑pin hitches, moves levers and depresses pedals to maneuver machine, raises, lowers, and tilts the blade and attachments. May need to understand and utilize GPS grade technology on this type of machine.
Rock / Articulated / Dump / Roll Off Truck Driver
Operates truck equipped with dump body to transport and dump loose materials such as sand, soil, rock, gravel, coal, ore, industrial byproducts. Pulls levers or turns crank to tilt body and dump contents, moves controls to pour material. Designated by type of material hauled, truck type, and whether on road or off‑highway projects.
Scraper / Tractor Operator
Operates tractor‑drawn or self‑propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Controls loading gate on pan or bowl, adjusts depth of cut, raises and closes filled pan or bowl for hauling, spreads or dumps earth. Connects hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage, or power takeoff shaft to provide power to raise, lower, or tilt attachment. Controls tool bars, carriers, and disks.
Water Truck Driver
Operates a truck to transport water for construction projects, filling and transporting potable water to crews, and drives a truck equipped with sprinkling attachment to spray water on roadways to control dust. Requires ability to make inspections, oil, grease, service and make normal operating adjustments to the Water Truck, and lift/move transported materials as needed.
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.
Ability to use email, smart phone, tablet, or computer to manage company information and documents.
Ability to draft routine reports and correspondence.
Must be able to 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.: Occasionally
Lift/Carry 10‑50 lbs.: Occasionally
Reach Above: Occasionally
Bend/Stoop: Occasionally
Use Hands for Manipulations: Continuously
Vision Abilities: Close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Hearing Abilities: Must be able to hear equipment and facility signals, horns and 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.
Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in
@mastec.com
or
@talent.icims.com . If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at
https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/ .
MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third‑party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.
Service Line (UKG) : Name SCC-SAIIA Construction Co
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Construction
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