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Excavator Operator

MasTec Inc
AUSTIN, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/5/2025
Overview

Operates a crawler or rubber-tired machine mounted with an excavator bucket. Used for excavating ditches, structures, and mass excavations, laying pipe and precast concrete structures, loading trucks.

 

Who We Are:

Cash Construction, a division of Mastec, was founded on a commitment to excellence; excellence in how we treat our clients and our employees. Incorporated in Texas, Cash Construction continues to be a leader in the construction service industry, completing projects involving water and wastewater utilities, drainage improvements, lift stations, pump stations, dry utilities and roadwork. Our client base includes a vast array of local municipalities, counties, the Texas Department of Transportation, private developers, and various other entities.


Responsibilities

  • Conducts safety and maintenance checks on assigned equipment and machinery
  • Start engines, move throttles, switches, and levers, and depress pedals to operate machines.
  • Signal truck driver to position truck to facilitate loading and unloading of dirt, rocks, and other materials.
  • Take actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions such as utility lines, other equipment, and falling objects.
  • Report maintenance work to equipment including oiling, greasing, and making necessary adjustments.
  • Knowledgeable about and follow the company’s safety policies and procedures as described in the company’s safety manual.

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Able to meet the physical requirements of the position which involves sitting, standing, bending, climbing, lifting (up to 50 pounds), working at heights, in confined spaces and in all types of weather conditions (rain, snow, heat etc.)

Safety

  •  Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture. Conduct daily and weekly safety meetings and inspections.
  •  Review safe work plans/hazard assessments with crew prior to job commencement.
  •  Work with Safety Department to investigate damage, incidents or near misses in the worksite, and ensure proper procedures are carried out according to the Company’s Safety Program.
  •  Work in a safe, responsible manner to not intentionally or unintentionally injure oneself, or endanger the wellbeing of others.

 

Teamwork

  •  Participate as a vital team member, and contribute towards the success of the organization, which may involve the provision of other technical and administrative support, as required.
  •  Promote a team approach and maintain dialogue with all employees to exchange information and gather ideas.
  •  Collaborate with any project teams on other special initiatives, as required.

 

Requirements:

  •  The employee in this job must be knowledgeable about and follow the company’s safety policies and procedures as described in the company’s safety manual.
  •  Able to meet the physical requirements of the position which involves sitting, standing, bending, climbing, lifting (up to 50 pounds), working at heights, in confined spaces and in all types of weather conditions (rain, snow, heat etc.)

What's in it for you:

 

Financial Wellbeing

  • Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
  • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
  • Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle

  • Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
  • Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

  • Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
  • Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
  • Emergency Travel Assistance Program
  • Group legal plan

 

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

 

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.

 

Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.

 

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

 

 

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