Transmission Heavy Equipment Operator Job at MasTec Power Delivery in Augusta

Join to apply for the Transmission Heavy Equipment Operator role at MasTec Power Delivery Overview MasTec Utility Services delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for power delivery, gas, and water customers, specializing in overhead and underground electric distribution, gas system construction, and turnkey solutions for a variety of water, sewer, and civil infrastructure projects. Backed by decades of experience, unrivaled industry skills, and a deep commitment to core values, MUS provides safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible services that deliver extraordinary value to clients. MasTec Utility Services is a purpose‑driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications they need to prosper. Our culture is inclusive, welcoming, and offers abundant training, tools, and opportunities to pursue curiosity and ambition. Everyone has an equal chance to advance, is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work. Job Summary The Transmission Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating all necessary machines required to assist transmission work for customers. This position supports the team and works with personnel within the department. Responsibilities Operate jobsite equipment safely, including mobile cranes, bulldozers, angle dozers, front‑end loaders, backhoes, excavators, track hoes, trenchers, digger‑derricks, and other construction equipment. Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de‑energized tasks. Perform service, safety checks, and minor repairs on machines, checking oil and fluids. Inspect work area to ensure it has been staked/located prior to digging. Assist maintenance crew or labor when not operating equipment. Dig around all live utilities, both underground and overhead. Train, guide, or oversee the work of lower‑graded operators and laborers when needed. Comply with proper safety standards, procedures, and work practices according to MasTec or the customer, whichever standard is higher. Load trucks safely and accident‑free. Work to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and cooperate to provide quality, timely customer service. Perform other duties as required and/or assigned. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. 2 years of experience. Valid driver’s license. Ability to work for extended periods in various locations, when required. OSHA 10 Certification. CDL Class A driver’s license. Current and valid crane certification. Physical Demands and Work Environment This job operates in a field environment. It routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Work may be performed in inclement weather conditions such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind. The position is physically active, with lifting required; must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, ability to judge distance and spatial relationships, precise hand‑eye coordination, and ability to distinguish colors. Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company (MTZ, NYSE). Equal Employment Opportunity The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Management and Manufacturing Industries Construction #J-18808-Ljbffr