Underground Heavy Equipment Operator

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy underground equipment including excavators, trenchers, and backhoes
• Perform trenching, backfilling, and excavation tasks safely and efficiently
• Read and interpret site plans and utility blueprints
• Navigate underground utility lines while maintaining safety standards
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance
• Work alongside construction crews to complete underground utility projects
• Maintain compliance with all company and jobsite safety procedures

Requirements

• At least 2 years of professional experience operating heavy underground equipment
• Experience operating excavators, trenchers, and/or backhoes
• Ability to read and interpret utility site blueprints
• Strong understanding of underground utility safety practices
• Reliable transportation and ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• Experience on large-scale utility or fiber optic infrastructure projects
• Telecommunications or underground utility construction experience

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Stable full-time work with growth opportunities

About the Company

MasTec Communications Group is a leading provider of infrastructure solutions, supporting critical underground utility and telecommunications projects.