In addition, you will: Put safety first by following all company, OSHA, and job-site requirements, maintaining awareness of underground and overhead hazards, and using required PPE Operate heavy equipment for aerial and underground (UGE) long-haul fiber construction, including backhoes, dozers, excavators, cable plows, trenchers, hydraulic reel trailers, PlowCat/PullCat, and other construction machinery Perform daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance to keep machinery safe and job-ready Read and understand utility locates, above-ground utility indicators, and construction plans to protect the crew, public, and existing utilities Work alongside the crew when not operating equipment, assisting with general construction, material handling, site preparation, and other tasks as needed Troubleshoot equipment and field issues and communicate safety concerns promptly Maintain a clean, organized work area and support crew productivity and quality Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications About You: 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 take pride in quality work, have strong problem-solving skills, and enjoy a hands-on approach You can read and understand blueprints, construction plans, and utility locates You enjoy working as part of a team and are willing to get your hands dirty and work alongside the crew when needed You're looking for long-term projects and growth opportunities You have a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a DOT medical card You have a current CDL or are able and willing to obtain one within 90 days of starting You are comfortable traveling to projects throughout the U.S. Open to travel M-F per diem (50+ hours per week, depending on the weather), and working overtime consistently Will also travel approximately 50% of the year for projects, up to 10 days primarily throughout MN and WI MOS Codes 12N, 12V, 21E, and 21J relate well to this position. #MasTecJobs #MasTecCareers #BeSuccessfulWithUs #IAmMasTec #WeAreMasTec #MasTecFamily #MasTecCommunicationsGroup #MasTecCommunicationsCareers #HotJobs.