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Forklift Operator - Heavy - >10k lbs

MasTec Industrial
9 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Abernathy, TX, United States
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Overview: POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for operating various types of equipment, including but not limited to excavator (20 ton Class or smaller), dozer (150 HP or smaller), loaders (Under 4 CY), >12k forklifts, backhoe, articulated dump truck, and applicable light equipment to perform construction task, such as material handling, matting, land clearing, excavation, rough grade roadways and sites, underground utility work for various types of heavy civil, industrial, and wind projects. Company Overview MasTec Industrial and Phoenix Industrial have built and maintained vital industrial infrastructure across North America since 1947. We serve clients across energy transition, industrial processing, sustainable solutions, mining, and power generation, delivering everything from construction services to full EPC execution. Our teams combine hands-on construction expertise with engineering, project management, fabrication, startup, and commissioning capabilities to deliver complex industrial projects. Our work matters because the facilities we help power communities, support industry, and keep the economy moving. We take pride in tackling complex challenges, delivering quality work, and leaving every project stronger than we found it. We are committed to safety, quality, and delivering results, while creating opportunities for our people to grow their careers, develop new skills, and leave a lasting mark on the projects they help build. Hardworking professionals drive our success and value teamwork, accountability, craftsmanship, and getting the job done right. The MasTec Industrial operating group 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 growth in dynamic environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record #1 in Power, #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #13 Transportation Contractor). Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures Operates heavy equipment and includes knowledge of equipment functions, running, navigating, detects or assesses problems, mechanical aptitude, and driving May build level and/or extreme terrain and excavate land surfaces, using various pieces of construction equipment listed above Drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, and rocks and to distribute and level earth or terrain Gather and load dirt, stone, equipment, materials, and waste product from jobsite onto trucks using different pieces of equipment Ability to excavate trenches with proper slopes per OSHA Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members Must have the ability to communicate clearly, listen and understand information through spoken words and sentences to ensure full comprehension of job duties, safety regulations, and other situations that may require an immediate response Perform maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing and oiling machines; fill out maintenance reports daily May be required to travel to different jobsites on limited notice Position may involve performing other duties as required which may not be mentioned and may change from time to time as assigned by Superintendent or Foreman Qualifications: EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 1-3 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience Minimum 1 ye…

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