UGE Operator

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MasTec Utility Services

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Austin, Texas

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Operate heavy machinery to install aerial conduits, cables, transformers, and other electrical infrastructure. Perform equipment safety checks, minor repairs, and ensure digging areas are properly staked and located.

Qualifications

You have at least one year of relevant experience and a high school diploma or equivalent. You also possess a valid driver's license and an OSHA 10 Certification. The ability to operate construction equipment safely and perform basic maintenance is essential for this role.

Must Have Skills for ATS

mobile cranes

bulldozers

angle dozers

front end loaders

backhoes

excavators

track hoe

trenchers

digger-derricks

OSHA 10 Certification

CDL Class A driver

Job Description

Overview

Company Summary

MasTec Utility Services delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for power delivery, gas, and water customers, specializing in overhead and underground electric distribution for power delivery systems, gas distribution construction for gas systems, and turnkey solutions for a variety of water, sewer, and civil infrastructure projects. Backed by the strength of decades of experience, unrivaled industry skills, and a deep commitment to core values, MUS delivers safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible services that provide extraordinary value to clients.

MasTec Utility Services is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.

MasTec Utility Services is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. MUS is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.

Job Summary 

The Operator is responsible for operating the machines required to install the aerial conduit, cables, transformers, pull boxes, transformer pads, and switchgear colors for customers. This position supports the Line team and works with personnel within the department.


Responsibilities

  • Operate jobsite equipment safely, such as mobile cranes, bulldozers, angle dozers, front end loaders, backhoes, excavators, track hoe, trenchers, digger-derricks, or other construction equipment.
  • Perform service, safety checks, and minor repairs on machines, check oil and fluids.
  • Inspect digging areas to ensure it has been staked/located prior to digging.
  • Stake/locate work areas 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 MasTec or the customer, whichever standard is higher.
  • Load trucks in safe and accident free manner.
  • Actively improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively to provide quality seamless customer service with quality timeliness.
  • Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum 

  • High school diploma, or equivalent.
  • 1 year of relevant experience.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • OSHA 10 Certification.
  • Background investigation and drug screen required.

Preferred 

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

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.   

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships. Precise hand-eye coordination. Ability to identify and distinguish colors.  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.  

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

 Equal Employment Opportunity: 

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, military or 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.  

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MasTec Utility Services

MasTec companies have been involved in some of the largest and most complex infrastructure construction projects across the country. Our experience has given us a deep and comprehensive understanding of the markets we serve, as well as the ability to effectively manage people, projects and equipment; proactively identify challenges; avoid pitfalls; and overcome obstacles to meet expectations for schedule and budget. With offices across North America, a workforce of nearly 36,000 skilled professionals and an extensive wholly-owned fleet of specialized construction equipment, MasTec has the resources needed to handle even the most complicated jobs. Our geographic reach, scalability and overall financial stability also enable us to meet our customers' changing needs. As a culture, our focus on innovation and smart solutions influences everything we do. We continually seek ways to improve efficiency—both in our projects and within our organization. Our commitment to staying at the forefront of safety and environmentally responsible construction ensures we deliver quality work and dependable service. Additionally, MasTec is currently certified as a Minority-Controlled Company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). This certification allows MasTec to be recognized as a minority contractor throughout the United States and across a range of industries that we serve.
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