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Operator 1

MasTec
Santa, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 10/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/26/2026

FNF Construction, Inc. is a general contractor providing heavy civil construction services throughout the Southwestern United States.

 

The Equipment Operator performs skilled operation of heavy and light construction equipment to support earthwork, grading, demolition, pipe installation, and roadway construction activities. This position requires proficiency with equipment such as bulldozers, loaders, excavators, rollers, and backhoes, including the ability to cut grade, work around underground utilities, and use GPS machine controls when required. Operators are responsible for conducting daily precheck, posttrip, fueling, and safety inspections, completing equipment status reports, and reporting mechanical issues promptly. Work involves physical tasks such as climbing, kneeling, steering, twisting, and occasional lifting up to 100 pounds. This is a safetysensitive position requiring strict adherence to all safety procedures. Travel to various job sites is required.

 

Company Overview

FNF Construction, Inc., a MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) company, has delivered high-quality construction services since 1984. Specializing in heavy highway construction and general engineering, we operate primarily throughout the Southwest as a general contractor, subcontractor, and producer of aggregate and asphaltic concrete. Our collaborative, partnership-driven approach has built long-standing relationships with both public and private clients across projects of varying size and complexity.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

  • Follow all safetysensitive protocols and operate equipment in compliance with company, OSHA, and project safety standards.
  • Operate heavy and light construction equipment including bulldozers, frontend loaders, excavators, rollers, backhoes, and related machinery in accordance with all company safety programs.
  • Perform earthwork operations such as excavation, trenching, grading, backfilling, slope cutting, ditch shaping, and structure demolition.
  • Install underground utilities including sewer and water lines, storm drains, and RCP/CM pipe while working safely around existing utilities.
  • Use GPS machine controls and follow grade stakes, plans, and directions from supervisors to achieve required tolerances.
  • Conduct daily equipment inspections including precheck, posttrip, fueling, and routine maintenance such as greasing, cleaning, and fluid checks.
  • Complete daily equipment status reports and promptly report defects, hazards, or repair needs to supervision.
  • Use hand tools such as wrenches and other tools required for minor adjustments or maintenance.
  • Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas around equipment and active construction zones.
  • Perform physical motions required for equipment operation, including climbing, stretching, sitting, steering, twisting, kneeling, and squatting.
  • Lift and carry materials up to 100 pounds as needed for equipment support or ground tasks.
  • Work in varying weather conditions, including exposure to heat, cold, dust, and uneven terrain.
  • Assist crews with labor tasks when equipment operation is not required.
  • Travel to and from job sites and work overtime as needed to meet project schedules.
Qualifications:UNAVAILABLEEducation:UNAVAILABLEEmployment Type: FULL_TIME

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