Heavy Equipment Operator - Excavator, Dozer, Loader, Motor Grader

Company Overview

Founded by Sam Saiia as Birmingham Excavating Co. in 1946, the company now known as Saiia Construction is an industrial heavy civil contractor of choice for the power generation, mineral and aggregate mining, and pulp and paper markets. With more than 630 pieces of construction machinery in our fleet, over 500 employees, and experience working in 11 states, we have the resources and knowledge to complete projects of any scale.

As a Mas Tec Company, we are poised for continued growth and an exciting future!

Mas Tec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Our industrial expertise includes building products manufacturers, decarbonization, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants and mining. In infrastructure, we specialize in general heavy civil construction, underground utilities, structures, electrical work, material production, roadways, bridges, specialty pavement overlays, environmental projects and commercial buildings.

Our renewables sector focuses on solar, wind and battery storage. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

Mas Tec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments.

Heavy Equipment Operator positions are available to work on heavy civil projects in the Joseph City area. The role requires operating a range of heavy equipment, including excavators, bulldozers, graders, dump trucks, front‑end loaders, compaction gear, scrapers, tractors and water trucks. Operators must follow safety rules, procedures, policies and OSH regulations, and be committed to meeting project goals on time and within budget.

• Excavator Operation

  Operates excavator, digging holes and trenches, removing and transporting earth, gravel and other materials, and handling stockpiles or transport trucks. Operates hydraulic attachments and uses GPS grade technology when required.

• Bulldozer – Grader Operator

  Operates bulldozer or grader to gouge out, level, and distribute soil, sand, ore, rock, gravel and industrial by‑products. Utilizes attachments, clears trees and rocks, adjusts blade and attachments while maintaining grade and safety standards.

• Rock/Articulated/​Dump/Roll‑Off Truck Driver

  Operates truck equipped with a dump body to transport and dump loose materials such as sand, soil, rock, gravel, coal and industrial by‑products. Controls levers or crank for dumping, and moves forward and backward to remove material from the dump bed.

• Scraper / Tractor Operator

  Operates tractor‑drawn or self‑propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Controls loading gate, depth of cut, and distributes or dumps earth as required.

• Water Truck Driver

  Operates a truck to transport potable water to crews and to spray water on roadways for dust control. Maintains the truck, makes inspections, oils, greases and performs normal operating adjustments.

• 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.

• 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.

Financial Wellbeing

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