Traveling Heavy Equipment Operator — Fiber Construction

SEFNCO Communications Inc; Hugo (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Life insurance

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Red Wing Boot Voucher

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Family leave

Paid sick time

Referral incentive: $1,000

Job summary

MasTec Communications Group is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to support our Midwest Travel crew on telecom projects across the United States. You will operate dozers, backhoes, and other heavy equipment, perform daily safety checks, and read blueprints and utility locates to protect crews and utilities.

You must have 2+ years of construction equipment experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to obtain a DOT medical card.

Qualifications

• Safety is part of your day-to-day, and you take pride in doing the job safely and correctly.
• You have 2+ years of construction-site heavy equipment experience, including experience operating a dozer and/or backhoe.
• You have experience working around existing underground and overhead utilities and understand the importance of utility locates and safe digging practices.
• You can read and understand blueprints, construction plans, and utility locates.
• You are willing to travel for project work and have a valid driver’s license with ability to obtain a DOT medical card; CDL or ability to obtain within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Put safety first by following all company, OSHA, and job-site requirements.
• Operate heavy equipment for aerial and underground fiber construction across the U.S.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance to keep machinery safe and ready.
• Read utility locates and construction plans to protect crew and utilities.
• Assist with general construction, material handling, and site preparation as needed.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and communicate safety concerns promptly.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Dozer/backhoe experience

Utility locates awareness

Blueprint reading

Team player

Travel ready

CDL / DOT readiness

Job description

MasTec Communications Group is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to support our Midwest Travel crew on telecom projects across the United States. You will operate dozers, backhoes, and other heavy equipment, perform daily safety checks, and read blueprints and utility locates to protect crews and utilities.

You must have 2+ years of construction equipment experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to obtain a DOT medical card.