Heavy Equipment Operator - Excavator/Dozer Operator - Quarry (Night Shift)

About the role

Saiia Construction, a MasTec company, is seeking experienced Heavy Equipment Operators for a premier quarry site in Sylacauga, AL. Shift: Evening (4:00 PM – 2:00 AM).

Responsibilities

• Operate excavator, which digs holes and trenches and removes and transports earth, gravel, and dumps soil, sand, ore, rock, gravel, and industrial byproducts, and other such materials in stockpiles or transport trucks.
• 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.
• Operate bulldozer or grader which is used to gouge out, level, and distribute soil, sand, ore, rock, gravel, industrial byproducts, and other such materials.
• Also used to push or clear trees and rocks which is preparatory to diverse types of constructing projects.
• On occasion fastens attachments to bulldozer or grader with clevis or wedge-pin hitches.
• Moves levers and depresses pedals to maneuver bulldozer or grader and raise, lower, and tilt the blade and diverse types of attachments to clear right of way.
• Felts levers and listens for stalling action of engine to estimate depth of cut.
• Operates bulldozer or grader in successive passes over terrain to raise or lower terrain to specified or designed grade or elevation.
• May need to understand and utilize GPS grade technology on this type of machine.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of EPA, OSHA, MSHA and other related state and federal regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to use email, smart phone, tablet, or computer to manage company information and documents.
• Ability to draft routine reports and correspondence.
• Must be able to 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
• 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

• 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

Accessibility

If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com.

Disclaimer

MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software.