UGE Operator

Overview

Mas Tec Utility Services (MUS) 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. MUS is a purpose‑driven subsidiary of Mas Tec (NYSE: MTZ) and is certified as a minority‑controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC).

MUS values safety, innovation, environmental responsibility, and inclusive culture, empowering team members to grow, thrive, and make an impact.

The UGE Operator operates the machines required to install underground conduit, cables, transformers, pull boxes, transformer pads, and switch gear for customers. This position supports the Line team and works with personnel within the department.

• Operate jobsite equipment safely (mobile cranes, bulldozers, angle dozers, front‑end loaders, backhoes, excavators, track hoes, trenchers, digger‑derricks, or other construction equipment).
• Perform service, safety checks, and minor repairs on machines and check oil and fluids.
• Inspect work area to ensure it has been staked/located prior to digging.
• Work with maintenance crew or assist as laborer when not operating equipment.
• Dig around all live utilities, both underground and overhead.
• Train, guide, or oversee work of lower‑graded operators and laborers when needed.
• Comply with proper safety standards/procedures and work practices according to Mas Tec or the customer, whichever standard is higher.
• Load trucks in a safe and accident‑free manner.
• Work to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and provide quality seamless customer service with timely delivery.
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of relevant experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

• 2 or more years of experience.
• OSHA 10 Certification.
• CDL Class A driver’s license.

This job operates in a field environment. The role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. It also involves inclement weather conditions such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind. The physical demands required include bending and lifting up to 50 pounds, clear vision at 20 feet or more, or 20 inches or less, precise hand‑eye, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Mas Tec is a publicly traded company (NYSE: MTZ).

The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.