Heavy Equipment Operator
- Location
- Barstow, California, United States
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Salary
- $0 – $0 / year
About the job
Overview
At MasTec Communications Group we build for the future . Yours and ours.
As a Heavy E quipment Operator , you will develop new skills, work in a safety - minded environment, and join us in expanding technology for a better community. Join the MasTec family and help us provide the highest level of quality service to our customers and communities while mainta ining our commitment to safety!
Responsibilities
As a n Heavy Equipment Operator , you will support all phases of utility construction for various types of telecom projects. You believe in doing the job right. Being the best. And you’re up for the challenge.
Local work with occasional travel
- Compensation ranges from $26.78-33.48/hr, or prevailing wage in certain locations if working on the project
- The schedule is typically 6 days per week, 10-12 hours per day
- Per diem includes hotel + $50 for food. Crews may travel one week at a time, occasionally extended stays up to two weeks before returning home for a break.
- Overtime pay will be provided in accordance with California labor laws, at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for hours worked over 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a workweek.
- Rest and Meal Breaks: You will be compensated for paid rest periods and granted unpaid meal breaks in accordance with California labor laws.
- "At-will employment": Your employment with MasTec is “at-will,” meaning either you or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.
In addition, you will:
- Operate light construction equipment, including backhoes, cable plow, trenchers, hydraulic reel trailers & other types of machinery & assure maintenance of these as required.
- Troubleshoot probl ems as they arise in the field
- Read and understand utility locates and above ground utility indicators to ensure the safety of the crew and a high level of productivity7
Qualifications
About You :
- Safety is a part of your day to day
- You have a track record of completing work with a high level of quality
- You have a knack for figuring out hard problems and enjoy a hands - on approach to your work
- You are looking for long-term projects
- You enjoy getting your hands dirty with your tea
From Mastec's careers page (Company careers page), checked 29 Oct 2026.
How to apply
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- Fill in the form and upload your résumé there. Jobiwork never sees your application.
- Mastec will reply to you directly. No real employer asks you for money to apply.
Posted 7 Oct 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job