Dirt Equipment Operator- Heavy

Dirt Equipment Operator - Heavy

Job Location s: US--MOUNTAIN HOME

Mas Tec's Clean Energy and Infrastructure Group (CE&I) is a $2 billion annual revenue business unit that provides construction services for industrial facilities; building products manufacturers, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants; solar, wind, and thermal energy plants; buildings, and infrastructure.

Within the CE&I group, the Mas Tec Industrial sector includes sister companies Casey Industrial, Phoenix Industrial and Wanzek Industrial. This collective industrial group provides a merit shop, multi-craft industrial contractor with the ability to self-perform all major craft trades that ensures greater safety, quality, flexibility, and economy in delivering the work required to complete each project.

At Mas Tec Industrial, we are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the best talent. No matter your role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our success as we deliver innovative solutions to our clients.

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for operating various types of heavy equipment, including but not limited to front end loaders (4CY or greater), motor grader, excavator (20 ton class or larger), dozer, scraper, tractor - pan, track hoe, skid pan, PD-10, trencher, and applicable light and medium equipment to perform construction tasks such as land clearing, common/mass excavation, pond/reservoir excavation, rough grade/finish grade roadway, underground utility work for various types of heavy civil, industrial, and wind projects.

• Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures.
• Operate heavy equipment and demonstrate knowledge of equipment functions, running, navigating, detecting problems, mechanical aptitude, and driving.
• Build level and/or extreme terrain and excavate land surfaces using various pieces of construction equipment listed above.
• Drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, and rocks and to distribute and level earth or terrain.
• Gather and load dirt, stone, equipment, materials, and waste product from the jobsite onto trucks using different pieces of equipment.
• Excavate trenches with proper slopes per OSHA.
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
• Communicate clearly, listen and understand information through spoken words and sentences to ensure full comprehension of job duties, safety regulations, and other situations that may require an immediate response.
• Perform maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing, and oiling machines; fill out maintenance reports daily.
• Travel to different jobsites on limited notice if required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent or Foreman; duties may change over time.

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• 1-3 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in heavy equipment operation role.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required:

• Knowledge of MIC Health and Safety programs and project specific regulations.
• Participate actively in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors when on site.
• Set a personal example of safe behavior.
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Perform basic arithmetic with two-digit numbers and multiplication/division by tens and hundreds, applying units, weight measurement, and volume.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions with common sense.
• Work within precise standards of accuracy and follow set procedures and standards.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Physical Demands:

• Work up to a 12‑hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions.
• Maintain physical strength and stamina; use arms, hands, and legs fully; push, pull, frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; stoop, kneel, balance, crouch, crawl, and climb as required.
• Perform repetitive tasks continuously for several hour intervals.
• Work in…