Equipment Operator-Light

Overview Position Summary: Responsible for operating various types of light equipment, including but not limited to compact loader, skid steer, loader/backhoe, mini-excavator, <12k forklift, riding compactor, tractors, roller, and water truck to excavate, move and/or grade material. Responsibilities Essential Job Functions: Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and proceduresOperate gasoline, diesel, pneumatic or electric powered equipment to move objects or material according to project specificationsOperates light equipment and includes knowledge of equipment functions, running, navigating, detects or assesses problems, mechanical aptitude, and drivingOperate levers and pedals on assigned equipment to lower bucket or scoop up material and to lift, swing, or dump material; adjust hand wheels and depress foot pedals to drive machines and control attachments, such as blades, buckets, scrapers and swing boomsPerform maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing and oiling machinesCoordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew membersCheck fuel supplies at sites to ensure adequate availability. Drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks or to distribute and level earth or terrainFollow Load capacity charts and assure proper equipment support based on equipment capacity and typeObserve the travel of all loads and take appropriate action to avoid injury to personnel or damage to propertyRead, understand and apply Operating Manuals, plans and specifications and visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensionsAccurately fill out equipment and maintenance records and reports on a regular basis as requiredExamine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed reporting any issues to your supervisionEnsure that construction equipment is correctly operated, maintained, in good working order, and Daily Equipment Inspections are completed for equipment being usedComply with Company Code of Conduct and jobsite policiesWork in other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervisionMust have the ability to communicate clearly, listen and understand information through spoken words and sentences to ensure full comprehension of job duties, safety regulations, and other situations that may require an immediate responseMay be required to travel to different jobsites on limited noticePosition may involve performing other duties as required which may not be mentioned and may change from time to time as assigned by Superintendent or Foreman Qualifications Education and Work Experience Requirements: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three years or more related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward Wanzek’s Zero Injury principlesThis position requires working in the internal and external environment, flexible work schedule, nights and / or weekends will be required.Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, read engineering drawings and procedure manualsAdd, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimalsKnowledge and operation of various GPS systemsCommon sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral formWorkers should be able to work within precise standards of accuracy; follow set procedures and standards, judge distances and slopes accurately; and make decisions based on verifiable standardsWorking knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in structural fills, DOT, and other public and private entities. Working Environment: Regularly exposed to outside weather conditionsFrequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, and extreme heatOccasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibrationNoise level in the work environment is usually loud What's in it for you: Financial Wellbeing Compensation $22.00-$25.00/hour, commensurate with experienceCompetitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase401(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 childrenDiabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug DiscountDiscounted National Gym Membership Network Family & Lifestyle Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement LeaveMilitary Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits ContinuationEmployee Assistance Program Planning for the Unexpected Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismembermentVoluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverageEmergency Travel Assistance ProgramGroup 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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