Equipment Operator-Medium

Overview

Responsible for operating various types of equipment, including but not limited to excavator (20 ton class or smaller), dozer (150 HP or smaller), loaders (under 4 CY), >12 k forklifts, backhoe, articulated dump truck, and applicable light equipment to perform construction tasks such as material handling, matting, land clearing, excavation, rough‑grade roadways and sites, and underground utility work for heavy civil, industrial, and wind projects.

Company Overview

MasTec Renewables, comprised of Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors, and White Construction, combines over 20 years of experience in renewable energy construction. The segment is part of MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure, a Fortune 500, minority‑owned company generating over $4 billion in annual revenue and employing more than 35,000 people nationwide. MasTec is ranked ENR #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, and #20 Transportation Contractor. The company emphasizes diversity, safety, sustainability, and a respectful work environment.

Responsibilities

• Promote and comply with all company and safety policies and procedures.
• Operate equipment with knowledge of functions, navigation, problem detection, mechanical aptitude, and driving.
• Build level or extreme terrain and excavate land surfaces using the listed equipment.
• Drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades to remove topsoil, vegetation, and rocks, and to distribute and level earth.
• Gather and load dirt, stone, equipment, materials, and waste onto trucks.
• Excavate trenches with proper slopes per OSHA standards.
• Coordinate machine actions with crew signals (hand or audio) for positioning or moving loads.
• Communicate clearly and listen to ensure full comprehension of job duties, safety regulations, and urgent situations.
• Perform maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing, oiling machines, and completing daily maintenance reports.
• Travel to different job sites on limited notice as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Superintendent or Foreman.
• Operate gasoline, diesel, or electric‑powered equipment to move objects or material according to project specifications.
• Operate levers and pedals to lower buckets, scoop material, lift, swing, or dump loads; adjust hand wheels and foot pedals to control attachments (blades, buckets, scrapers, swing booms).
• Follow load‑capacity charts and ensure equipment support matches capacity and type.
• Observe load travel and take action to avoid injury to personnel or property damage.
• Read, understand, and apply operating manuals, plans, specifications, and visualize 2‑D drawings in 3‑D.
• Accurately complete equipment and maintenance records and reports regularly.
• Examine/inspect field conditions, identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost‑saving measures, and report issues to supervision.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED with one to three years (or more) related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Commit to personal and team safety, supporting Wanzek’s Zero Injury principles.
• Flexibility to work nights and/or weekends as needed.
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, engineering drawings, and procedure manuals.
• Perform basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Operate various GPS systems.
• Apply common‑sense understanding to follow written or oral instructions.
• Work within precise standards of accuracy, judge distances and slopes, and make decisions based on verifiable standards.
• Working knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in structural fills, DOT requirements, and other public/private projects.

Working Environment

• Regular exposure to outside weather conditions.
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, high/precipitous places, and extreme heat.
• Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and vibration.
• Noise level is usually loud.

Physical Demands

The role requires operating heavy equipment, lifting and loading materials, and working in various weather conditions and heights. It also involves frequent movement, standing, walking, and occasional climbing.

Compensation

Hourly rate: $26 – $28, commensurate with experience. Competitive pay with ongoing performance reviews and merit increases.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Flexible Spending Account (Healthcare & Dependent Care).
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) with coverage for spouse or domestic partner.