Heavy Equipment Operator - Loader, Roller, Articulating Truck, Water Truck, and Skid Steer

Overview

Saiia Construction Company LLC, a MasTec company, is currently hiring for Heavy Equipment Operators - Loader, Roller, Articulating Truck, Water Truck, and Skid Steer - for a job in Rome, GA.

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment including excavators, dozers, graders, dump trucks, front-end loaders, compactors, scrapers, and water trucks to move materials to and from designated areas, participate in required training, and ensure all established safety rules, procedures, policies, OSHA, and MSHA regulations are followed.

Responsibilities

Excavator Operation

• Operates excavator, which digs holes and trenches and removes and transports earth, gravel, and other materials. Starts engine, moves hand and foot levers to control hydraulic shovel or other attachments. Uses bucket to dig trenches and holes of specified length, depth, and width, remove loosened material, 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 to gouge out, level, and distribute soil, sand, ore, rock, gravel, and other materials. Also used to push or clear trees and rocks preparatory to various construction projects. Moves levers and pedals to maneuver bulldozer or grader and raise, lower, and tilt 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, and gravel. Pulls levers or turns crank to tilt body and dump contents.

Scraper / Tractor Operator

• Operates tractor-drawn or self-propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Moves switches, levers, and pedals to control the loading gate on pan or bowl, adjust depth of cut, and spread or dump earth.

Water Truck Driver

• Operates a truck to transport water for construction projects, filling and transporting potable water to crews and driving a truck equipped with sprinkling attachment to spray water on roadways to control dust.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of EPA, OSHA, MSHA, and other related regulations.

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to use email, smartphone, 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 meticulously, thoroughly, and timely.

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

• Compensation starting at $18 per hour, commensurate with experience.
• 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.

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.