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UGE Operator

Job in Austin, Travis County, Texas, 78716, USA
Listing for: MasTec Advanced Technologies
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Heavy Equipment Operator, Construction Labor / Trades
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

Mas Tec Utility Services delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for power delivery, gas, and water customers, specializing in overhead and underground electric distribution for power delivery systems, gas distribution construction for gas systems, and turnkey solutions for a variety of water, sewer, and civil infrastructure projects. Backed by decades of experience, MUS delivers safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible services that provide value to clients.

Mas Tec Utility Services is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive, with equal opportunities to advance. We are inclusive, welcoming, and empower teams with training, tools, and opportunities to pursue their curiosity and ambitions. Mas Tec Utility Services is a proud subsidiary of Mas Tec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company;

MUS is part of the Mas Tec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our diverse team and ideas strengthen our organization.

Job Summary

The UGE Operator is responsible for operating the machines required to install the underground conduit, cables, transformers, pull boxes, transformer pads, and switch gear colors for customers. This position supports the Line team and works with personnel within the department.

Responsibilities
  • Operate jobsite equipment safely, such as mobile cranes, bulldozers, angle dozers, front end loaders, backhoes, excavators, track hoes, trenchers, digger-derricks, or other construction equipment.
  • Perform service, safety checks, and minor repairs on machines, and check oil and fluids.
  • Inspect work area to ensure it has been staked/located prior to digging.
  • Work with maintenance crew or assist as laborer when not operating equipment.
  • Dig around all live utilities, both underground and overhead.
  • Train, guide, or oversee the work of lower graded operators and laborers when needed.
  • Comply with proper safety standards/procedures and work practices according to Mas Tec or the customer, whichever standard is higher.
  • Load trucks in a safe and accident-free manner.
  • Work to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and provide quality, timely customer service.
  • Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.
Qualifications
  • High school diploma, or equivalent.
  • 1 year of relevant experience.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Excavation experience.
Preferred
  • 2 or more years of experience.
  • OSHA 10 Certification.
  • CDL Class A driver's license.
Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job operates in a field environment. The role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, and twisting, including lifting in awkward positions. Work in inclement weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, rain, ice, snow, wind) is expected. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include clarity at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships and precise hand-eye coordination.

Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Benefits

Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan, and Employee Stock Purchase plan. Mas Tec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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