Scraper / Tractor Operator * Operates tractor-drawn or self-propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Moves switches, levers, and pedals to control the loading gate on ...
Scraper / Tractor Operator * Operates tractor-drawn or self-propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Moves switches, levers, and pedals to control the loading gate on ...
Heavy Equipment Operator
Calera, AL · On-site
Scraper / Tractor Operator * Operates tractor-drawn or self-propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Moves switches, levers, and pedals to control the loading gate on ...
Heavy Equipment Operator
Calera, AL · On-site
Scraper / Tractor Operator * Operates tractor-drawn or self-propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Moves switches, levers, and pedals to control the loading gate on ...
Scraper / Tractor Operator * Operates tractor-drawn or self-propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Moves switches, levers, and pedals to control the loading gate on ...
Scraper / Tractor Operator * Operates tractor-drawn or self-propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Moves switches, levers, and pedals to control the loading gate on ...
Heavy Equipment Operator
Calera, AL · On-site
Scraper / Tractor Operator * Operates tractor-drawn or self-propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Moves switches, levers, and pedals to control the loading gate on ...
Heavy Equipment Operator
Calera, AL · On-site
Scraper / Tractor Operator * Operates tractor-drawn or self-propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Moves switches, levers, and pedals to control the loading gate on ...
Heavy Equipment Operator
Calera, AL · On-site
Scraper / Tractor Operator * Operates tractor-drawn or self-propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Moves switches, levers, and pedals to control the loading gate on ...
Heavy Equipment Operator
Calera, AL · On-site
Scraper / Tractor Operator * Operates tractor-drawn or self-propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Moves switches, levers, and pedals to control the loading gate on ...
Heavy Equipment Operator
Wilsonville, AL · On-site
Scraper / Tractor Operator * Operates tractor-drawn or self-propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Moves switches, levers, and pedals to control the loading gate on ...
Heavy Equipment Operator
Wilsonville, AL · On-site
Scraper / Tractor Operator * Operates tractor-drawn or self-propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Moves switches, levers, and pedals to control the loading gate on ...
Heavy Equipment Operator
Wilsonville, AL · On-site
Scraper / Tractor Operator * Operates tractor-drawn or self-propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Moves switches, levers, and pedals to control the loading gate on ...
Heavy Equipment Operator
Wilsonville, AL · On-site
Scraper / Tractor Operator * Operates tractor-drawn or self-propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Moves switches, levers, and pedals to control the loading gate on ...
Scraper / Tractor Operator * Operates tractor-drawn or self-propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Moves switches, levers, and pedals to control the loading gate on ...
Scraper / Tractor Operator * Operates tractor-drawn or self-propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Moves switches, levers, and pedals to control the loading gate on ...
Heavy Equipment Operator
Wilsonville, AL · On-site
Scraper / Tractor Operator * Operates tractor-drawn or self-propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Moves switches, levers, and pedals to control the loading gate on ...
Heavy Equipment Operator
Wilsonville, AL · On-site
Scraper / Tractor Operator * Operates tractor-drawn or self-propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Moves switches, levers, and pedals to control the loading gate on ...
Heavy Equipment Operator
Calera, AL · On-site
Scraper / Tractor Operator * Operates tractor-drawn or self-propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Moves switches, levers, and pedals to control the loading gate on ...
Heavy Equipment Operator
Calera, AL · On-site
Scraper / Tractor Operator * Operates tractor-drawn or self-propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Moves switches, levers, and pedals to control the loading gate on ...
Heavy Equipment Operator
Calera, AL · On-site
Scraper / Tractor Operator * Operates tractor-drawn or self-propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Moves switches, levers, and pedals to control the loading gate on ...
Heavy Equipment Operator
Calera, AL · On-site
Scraper / Tractor Operator * Operates tractor-drawn or self-propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Moves switches, levers, and pedals to control the loading gate on ...
Scraper / Tractor Operator * Operates tractor-drawn or self-propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Moves switches, levers, and pedals to control the loading gate on ...
Scraper / Tractor Operator * Operates tractor-drawn or self-propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Moves switches, levers, and pedals to control the loading gate on ...
Heavy Equipment Operator
Wilsonville, AL · On-site
Scraper / Tractor Operator * Operates tractor-drawn or self-propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Moves switches, levers, and pedals to control the loading gate on ...
Heavy Equipment Operator
Wilsonville, AL · On-site
Scraper / Tractor Operator * Operates tractor-drawn or self-propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Moves switches, levers, and pedals to control the loading gate on ...
Scraper / Tractor Operator * Operates tractor-drawn or self-propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Moves switches, levers, and pedals to control the loading gate on ...
Scraper / Tractor Operator * Operates tractor-drawn or self-propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Moves switches, levers, and pedals to control the loading gate on ...
Heavy Equipment Operator
Calera, AL · On-site
Scraper / Tractor Operator * Operates tractor-drawn or self-propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Moves switches, levers, and pedals to control the loading gate on ...
Heavy Equipment Operator
Calera, AL · On-site
Scraper / Tractor Operator * Operates tractor-drawn or self-propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Moves switches, levers, and pedals to control the loading gate on ...
Heavy Equipment Operator
Calera, AL · On-site
Scraper / Tractor Operator * Operates tractor-drawn or self-propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Moves switches, levers, and pedals to control the loading gate on ...
Heavy Equipment Operator
Calera, AL · On-site
Scraper / Tractor Operator * Operates tractor-drawn or self-propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Moves switches, levers, and pedals to control the loading gate on ...
Scraper / Tractor Operator * Operates tractor-drawn or self-propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Moves switches, levers, and pedals to control the loading gate on ...
Scraper / Tractor Operator * Operates tractor-drawn or self-propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Moves switches, levers, and pedals to control the loading gate on ...
Heavy Equipment Operator
Wilsonville, AL · On-site
Scraper / Tractor Operator * Operates tractor-drawn or self-propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Moves switches, levers, and pedals to control the loading gate on ...
Heavy Equipment Operator
Wilsonville, AL · On-site
Scraper / Tractor Operator * Operates tractor-drawn or self-propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Moves switches, levers, and pedals to control the loading gate on ...
Scraper / Tractor Operator * Operates tractor-drawn or self-propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Moves switches, levers, and pedals to control the loading gate on ...
Scraper / Tractor Operator * Operates tractor-drawn or self-propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Moves switches, levers, and pedals to control the loading gate on ...
Heavy Equipment Operator
Calera, AL · On-site
Scraper / Tractor Operator * Operates tractor-drawn or self-propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Moves switches, levers, and pedals to control the loading gate on ...
Heavy Equipment Operator
Calera, AL · On-site
Scraper / Tractor Operator * Operates tractor-drawn or self-propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Moves switches, levers, and pedals to control the loading gate on ...
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What is the difference between Scraper Operator vs Driller?
| Aspect | Scraper Operator | Driller |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | High school diploma, on-the-job training | High school diploma, specialized training or certification |
| Work Environment | Construction sites, mining, excavation | Mining sites, construction, oil & gas industries |
| Industry Usage | Heavy equipment operation in excavation and earthmoving | Drilling operations for mineral, oil, or gas extraction |
Both Scraper Operators and Drillers work in construction and mining environments, often requiring similar certifications and safety training. While Scraper Operators focus on earthmoving using scrapers, Drillers specialize in creating boreholes for resource extraction. Their roles are distinct but complementary within heavy industry projects.
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What Is a Scraper Operator?
A scraper operator works with heavy equipment to move, haul, or grade the earth. In this career, you operate tools like a bulldozer or grader at different construction sites to build road beds, ditches, and water reservoirs. Your job duties can also include spreading the earth, carrying large amounts of dirt to another location, oiling and calibrating machinery, and smoothing roads. Skills in machinery maintenance and a high school diploma or GED certificate are essential qualifications for this job. Your employer should provide training so you can gain first-hand scraper operator experience. Vocational programs are also available.
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Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement
Posted 18 days ago
Job description
Saiia Construction Company LLC, a MasTec company, is currently hiring for a Heavy Equipment Operators in the Wilsonville, AL area.
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.Â
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!
MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. In infrastructure, we specialize in general heavy civil construction, underground utilities, structures, electrical work, material production, roadways, bridges, specialty pavement overlays, environmental projects and commercial buildings. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.Â
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, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor).
Responsibilities
Excavator OperationÂ
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. Â
Bulldozer - Grader OperatorÂ
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. Â
Rock / Articulated/Dump / Roll Off Truck DriverÂ
Operates truck equipped with dump body to transport and dump loose materials, such as sand, soil, rock, gravel, coal, ore, industrial byproducts, and other such materials. Pulls levers or turns crank to tilt body and dump contents. Move hand and foot controls to move truck forward and backward to loosen and dump material adhering to dump bed body. May be designated according to type of material hauled, type of truck driven, and whether for on road or off-highway projects.Â
Operates tractor-drawn or self-propelled scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites. Moves switches, levers, and pedals to control the loading gate on pan or bowl, to adjust depth of cut, to raise and close filled pan or bowl for hauling, and to spread or dump earth. Connects hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage, or power takeoff shaft to tractor to provide power to raise, lower, or tilt attachment. Moves levers to control tool bars, carriers, and disks. Â
Water Truck DriverÂ
Operates a truck to transport water for construction projects, filling and transporting potable water to crews working at job sites and driving a truck equipped with sprinkling attachment to spray water on roadways to control dust. Requires the ability to make inspections, oil, grease, service and make normal operating adjustments to the Water Truck, and lift/move transported materials as needed.Â
Qualifications
Knowledge of EPA, OSHA, MSHA and other related state and federal regulations.Â
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Â
Ability to use email, smart phone, tablet, or computer to manage company information and documents.Â
Ability to draft routine reports and correspondence. Â
Must be able to maintain acceptable attendance standards per employee handbook.Â
Approach and complete work in a meticulous, thorough, and timely manner.Â
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
- Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs.: OccasionallyÂ
- Lift/Carry 10-50 lbs.: OccasionallyÂ
- 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:Â Must be able to hear equipment and facility signals, horns and alarms; radio, and phone communications.
What's in it for you:
Financial Wellbeing
- 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)
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.Â
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.
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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Qualifications:Knowledge of EPA, OSHA, MSHA and other related state and federal regulations.Â
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Â
Ability to use email, smart phone, tablet, or computer to manage company information and documents.Â
Ability to draft routine reports and correspondence. Â
Must be able to maintain acceptable attendance standards per employee handbook.Â
Approach and complete work in a meticulous, thorough, and timely manner.Â
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
- Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs.: OccasionallyÂ
- Lift/Carry 10-50 lbs.: OccasionallyÂ
- 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:Â Must be able to hear equipment and facility signals, horns and alarms; radio, and phone communications.
What's in it for you:
Financial Wellbeing
- 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)
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.Â
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.
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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