Heavy Equipment Operator

Accbuilt; Colorado; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Heavy Equipment Operator, where you'll play a vital role in moving dirt and placing pipes safely. This position offers an engaging work environment that values safety, teamwork, and innovation. You'll be responsible for operating heavy machinery, performing daily inspections, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. The company is committed to fostering an inclusive culture, providing competitive compensation, and offering a comprehensive benefits package. If you're passionate about construction and want to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision & Dental

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• Ability to read blueprints and operate construction equipment effectively.
• Knowledge of safety practices and construction techniques is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to move dirt and place pipes safely.
• Perform daily inspections and maintenance on equipment.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed on job sites.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Construction Equipment Operation

Construction Techniques Knowledge

Safety Practices Knowledge

Physical Strength (lifting 30 pounds)

Tools

Heavy Equipment

Job description

Overview

Come join the American Civil Contractors Mountain West (ACCMW) team! As part of the MasTec CE&I family of companies, we embrace diversity and foster an environment of inclusion and equity. This is because we believe that all employees deserve to experience a deep sense of belonging. With values including safety, integrity, innovation, flexibility, performance, teamwork, and financial strength, we ensure that everything we do is led by what we value the most. We foster an environment where everyone has a voice and one that is stronger together because of our differences. At the end of the day, our employees are our biggest asset, and we are proud of building both strong infrastructures and an even stronger culture.

POSITION SUMMARY
ACC Midwest is in search for a Heavy Equipment Operator within the Littleton, CO & surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Moving dirt efficiently, safely, and accurately.
• Placing pipe according to plans & directing support crews in a safe manner.
• Perform labor and other duties as assigned.
• Perform a daily walk around, report and turn in meter hours of each piece of equipment you were operating that day.
• Clean out cab of equipment you were operating that day, including trash, sweeping, and keeping windshield and mirrors clean.
• Turn in daily timecards with specific tasks completed.
• Report any equipment problems to the Supervisor immediately.
• Check all fluids before running equipment.
• Clean tracks and assist in fueling for following day operations.
• Always advise the Supervisor if you are unfamiliar with a piece of equipment so you are afforded time to get oriented or so an alternative operator may be identified until you are trained.
• Always perform an excavation permit prior to any disruption of soil.
• Perform twice daily trench inspections when appropriate.
• Always have locates in the equipment.
• Attend and participate in daily safety toolbox meetings and a review of the task hazard analysis.
• Notify Supervisor of unsafe practices.
• Responsible for having safety vest, hardhat, safety glasses, work gloves, hearing protection, and work boots available to you whenever on a job site.
• Always lower buckets to the ground before stepping off of equipment.
• Remain within the limitations of the specific piece of equipment.
• Double check that all locates have been completed prior to starting work.
• Always operate equipment with the running lights and your seatbelt on. Park the equipment in an orderly manner with doors closed and when necessary, vandalism controls in place.
• Be certain of subsurface obstructions by referring to plans and confirming with GCS before tampering with these objects.
• TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR EQUIPMENT & PROJECT.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to include:

Competitive Compensation
Health Insurance
Vision & Dental
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
401(k)

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to read blueprints and operate equipment to achieve the desired results.
• Knowledge and ability to properly operate and maintain various types of construction equipment.
• Know the limitations of each piece of equipment.
• Knowledge of construction techniques.
• Knowledge of construction safety practices.
• Ability to lift items weighing 30 pounds while performing daily job tasks.

MasTec Statement

MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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