Heavy Equipment Operator - Haul Truck (Quarry Night Shift)

Saiia Construction, a MasTec Company, is seeking experienced Heavy Equipment Operators for night shift quarry operations (4:00 PM – 2:00 AM) in Calera, AL. Operate modern haul trucks and heavy equipment in a safety-focused environment with competitive pay and top-tier benefits.

About the Company

Founded in 1946 as Birmingham Excavating Co., Saiia Construction is an industrial heavy civil contractor specializing in power generation, mineral and aggregate mining, and pulp and paper markets. With over 630 pieces of construction machinery, 500+ employees, and operations in 11 states, we deliver large-scale projects. As part of MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure segment—a $4.5 billion annual revenue business—we emphasize sustainability and safety. MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has over 90 years of industry leadership, 35,000 employees, and 400+ offices nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including excavators, dozers, graders, dump trucks, front-end loaders, compactors, scrapers, and water trucks to move materials to and from designated areas.
• Drive trucks equipped with dump bodies to transport and dump loose materials such as sand, soil, rock, gravel, coal, ore, and industrial byproducts.
• Pull levers or turn cranks to tilt truck bodies and dump contents; operate controls to loosen and remove material adhering to dump beds.
• Participate in required training and adhere to all safety rules, procedures, policies, OSHA, and MSHA regulations.
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Use email, smartphones, tablets, or computers to manage company information and documents.
• Draft routine reports and correspondence.

Requirements

• Knowledge of EPA, OSHA, MSHA, and other relevant state and federal regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Proficiency in using email, smart devices, or computers for company communications and documentation.
• Ability to draft routine reports and correspondence.
• Must maintain acceptable attendance standards as per the employee handbook.
• Approach 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 signals, facility alarms, horns, radio, and phone communications.

Benefits

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance reviews and merit increases.
• 401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Flexible spending accounts (Healthcare & Dependent Care).

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (plan choices covering spouse, domestic partner, and children).
• Diabetes management, telehealth coverage, prescription drug plan, and pet insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment coverage.
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program.
• Group legal plan.

Schedule

Night shift: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM