SAIIA
Production Excavator Operator (Quarry)
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Overview
Take your heavy equipment career to the next level at our Brierfield Quarry location in Alabama! We’re hiring a skilled Production Excavator Operator for 10-hour day shifts (5:00 AM – 3:00 PM) to run heavy machinery like the CAT 395 and support key earth-moving operations. Bring your 5+ years of experience to a team that values safety and precision—MSHA certification is preferred, but we will provide full training for you to get certified on the job. Apply today!
The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for, but not limited to operating heavy equipment including excavator, dozers, graders, dump trucks, front-end loaders, compactors, scrapers, and water trucks to move materials to and from designated areas, participate in required training and ensure all established safety rules, procedures, policies, OSHA and MSHA regulations are followed.
Company Overview
Founded by Sam Saiia as Birmingham Excavating Co. in 1946, the company now known as Saiia Construction is an industrial heavy civil contractor of choice for the power generation, mineral and aggregate mining, and pulp and paper markets. With more than 630 pieces of construction machinery in our fleet, over 500 employees, and experience working in 11 states, we have the resources and knowledge to complete projects of any scale. As a MasTec Company, we are poised for continued growth and an exciting future!
Saiia Construction is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.
MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #13 Transportation Contractor).
Responsibilities
Excavator Operator
- Operates excavator, which digs holes and trenches and removes and transports earth, gravel, and dumps soil, sand, ore, rock, gravel, and industrial byproducts, and other such materials in stockpiles or transport trucks.
- Starts engine, moves hand and foot levers to control hydraulic shovel or other attachments.
- Uses bucket to dig trenches and holes of specified length, depth, and width, remove loosened material and put in piles or transport trucks.
- May need to understand and utilize GPS grade technology on this type of machine.
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Bulldozer - Grader Operator
- Operates bulldozer or grader which is used to gouge out, level, and distribute soil, sand, ore, rock, gravel, industrial byproducts, and other such materials.
- Also used to push or clear trees and rocks which is preparatory to diverse types of constructing projects.
- On occasion fastens attachments to bulldozer or grader with clevis or wedge-pin hitches.
- Moves levers and depresses pedals to maneuver bulldozer or grader and raise, lower, and tilt the blade and diverse types of attachments to clear right of way.
- Feels levers and listens for stalling action of engine to estimate depth of cut.
- Operates bulldozer or grader in successive passes over terrain to raise or lower terrain to specified or designed grade or elevation.
- May need to understand and utilize GPS grade technology on this type of machine.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED certificate preferred.
- 2 years of related experience and/or training preferred.
- Knowledge of EPA, OSHA, MSHA and other related state and federal regulations.
- MSHA certification required - company will provide training
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to use email, smart phone, tablet, or computer to manage company information.
- Ability to draft routine reports and correspondence.
- Must be able to maintain acceptable attendance standards per employee handbook.
- Approach and complete work in a meticulous, thorough, and timely manner.
- Must have and maintain a valid state issued Driver’s License with driving record that meets Saiia’s risk management guidelines.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
- Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs.: Occasionally
- Lift/Carry 10-50 lbs.: Occasionally
- Reach Above: Occasionally
- Bend/Stoop: Occasionally
- Use Hands for Manipulations: Continuously
- Vision Abilities: Close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Hearing Abilities: Must be able to hear equipment and facility signals, horns and alarms; radio, and phone communications.
What's in it for you
Financial Wellbeing
- Compensation $23 - $30 / hour, commensurate with experience
- 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)
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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
- 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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