Heavy Equipment Operator

About the role

Saiia Construction, a MasTec company, is seeking Heavy Equipment Operators for work in Ashland, Virginia. Founded in 1946 as Birmingham Excavating Co., Saiia Construction is an industrial heavy civil contractor serving power generation, mineral and aggregate mining, and pulp and paper markets. The company operates a fleet of more than 630 pieces of construction machinery, employs over 500 people, and has worked across 11 states. As part of MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) — a segment generating over $4.5 billion in annual revenue with 35,000+ employees and 400 offices nationwide — Saiia offers the resources and stability of a Fortune 500, minority-owned industry leader (ENR: #1 in Power, #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #13 Transportation Contractor).

Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM (weekends off)

Responsibilities

• Excavator Operation: Operate excavators to dig holes and trenches; remove and transport earth, gravel, sand, ore, rock, industrial byproducts, and other materials to stockpiles or transport trucks. Control hydraulic shovel or attachments via hand and foot levers. Dig trenches and holes to specified length, depth, and width. May use GPS grade technology.
• Bulldozer / Grader Operation: Operate bulldozers or graders to gouge out, level, and distribute soil, sand, ore, rock, gravel, and industrial byproducts; push or clear trees and rocks. Fasten attachments (clevis or wedge-pin hitches). Maneuver and raise, lower, and tilt blades and attachments. Estimate depth of cut by feel and engine sound. Make successive passes to achieve specified grade or elevation. May use GPS grade technology.
• Rock / Articulated / Dump / Roll-Off Truck Driving: Operate dump-body trucks to transport and dump loose materials (sand, soil, rock, gravel, coal, ore, industrial byproducts). Tilt body to dump contents; maneuver forward and backward to loosen material adhering to bed. May be designated by material type, truck type, and on-road or off-highway use.
• Participate in required training and ensure compliance with all established safety rules, procedures, policies, OSHA and MSHA regulations.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience operating heavy equipment (excavators, dozers, graders, dump trucks, front-end loaders, compactors, scrapers, water trucks).
• OSHA 10 certification is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of EPA, OSHA, MSHA, and other related state and federal 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 in a meticulous, thorough, and timely manner.

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.

Benefits

• Financial Wellbeing
  • Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increases
  • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Flexible spending accounts (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