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MasTec Communications Group
Heavy Equipment Operator
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An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.
$66,236 / year median in Alaska
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Overview At MasTec Communications Group we build for the future . Yours and ours. As a Heavy E quipment Operator , you will develop new skills, work in a safety - minded environment, and join us in expanding technology for a better community. Join the MasTec family and help us provide the highest level of quality service to our customers and communities while mainta ining our commitment to safety! Responsibilities As a Heavy Equipment Operator , you will support all phases of utility construction for various types of telecom projects. You believe in doing the job right. Being the best. And you're up for the challenge. In addition, you will: Operate light construction equipment, including backhoes, cable plows, trenchers, hydraulic reel trailers, other types of machinery, and ensure maintenance of these as required Troubleshoot probl ems as they arise in the field Read and understand utility locates and above-ground utility indicators to ensure the safety of the crew and a high level of productivity