GAS Operator

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 distribution construction, and turnkey solutions for water, sewer, and civil infrastructure projects. Backed by decades of experience, unrivaled industry skills, and a deep commitment to core values, we provide safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible services that deliver extraordinary value to clients. As a purpose-driven company, our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture, fostering an inclusive environment where team members can grow, thrive, and make an impact. We empower our teams with training, tools, and opportunities to advance, ensuring everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. MasTec Utility Services is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 company and a leading contractor in the country, certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC).

About the role

The Gas Operator is responsible for operating the machines required to trench for natural gas pipelines. This position involves digging safely around underground utilities, installing natural gas pipelines in the ditch, and providing sufficient backfill while supporting the Line team.

Responsibilities

• Operate jobsite equipment safely.
• Perform service, safety checks, and minor repairs on equipment; check oil and fluids.
• Load trucks in a safe and accident-free manner.
• Observe pipe laying for safety purposes, such as possible cave-ins.
• Dig around all live utilities, both underground and overhead.
• Install natural gas pipelines in ditch and provide sufficient backfill.
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience operating heavy equipment.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 or more years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Operator Qualification.
• DOT Certified Flagger.
• CDL Class A license.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job operates in a field environment and routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Work is performed in inclement weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind. The role is physically active, requiring the ability to bend, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds. Additional demands include:

• Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships.
• Precise hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this job. Duties may be revised or changed as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Disability and Life insurance.
• 401k plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase plan.