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[Apply on MasTec’s careers site →](https://uspcareers-mastec.icims.com/jobs/69036/login) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [MasTec](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/mastec/) / GAS Operator ## Job description ### Overview MasTec 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 the strength of decades of experience, unrivaled industry skills, and a deep commitment to core values, MUS delivers safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible services that provide extraordinary value to clients. MasTec 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. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work. MasTec Utility Services is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. MUS is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization. ### Job Summary The Gas Equipment Operator is responsible for operating the machines required to trench for natural gas pipelines. Must be able to dig safely around underground utilities, install natural gas pipelines in the ditch, and provide for sufficient backfill. This position supports the Line team and works with personnel within the department. ### Responsibilities Operate jobsite equipment safely. Perform service, safety checks, and minor repairs on equipment, check oil and fluids. Load trucks in safe and accident-free manner. Observe pipe laying for safety purposes, such as possible cave-ins. Dig around all live utilities, both underground and overhead. Install natural gas pipelines in ditch and provide sufficient backfill. Perform other duties as required and/or assigned. ### Qualifications Minimum High school diploma, or equivalent. 1 year of experience operating heavy equipment. Preferred 2 or more years of experience operating heavy equipment. Operator Qualification. DOT Certified Flagger. CDL Class A license. Physical Demands and Work Environment This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships. Precise hand-eye coordination. Ability to identify and distinguish colors. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 11, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 20, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 39 days - Location: Richmond, Virginia - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on MasTec’s careers site →](https://uspcareers-mastec.icims.com/jobs/69036/login) ## More jobs at MasTec ### [Electrical Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/mastec/jobs/7181aed095654f0668f4/) Richmond, Virginia ### [UGE Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/mastec/jobs/5203ec82141a3a65b590/) Richmond, Virginia ### [Accounts Payable Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/mastec/jobs/05f1ee72fda092d96b8f/) Richmond, Virginia ### [Administrative Assistant / AP](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/mastec/jobs/a34cb9fc02ced373a05a/) Richmond, Virginia ### [Director of Preconstruction - Mission Critical](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/mastec/jobs/91a9fc9ba4e9e484f3c5/) Richmond, Virginia ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Gas Turbine CNC Broaching/Grinding Operator (3x12 Weekend Shift, Fri-Sun 5:30am – 6:00pm)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens-energy/jobs/0270ec13e361c9de61e0/) Siemens Energy · Charlotte, NC, United States ### [System Operator I-Gas Control](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ppl/jobs/bb9f0d63b66f95b42f6d/) PPL · Cumberland, Rhode Island ### [Production Operator - Gas Cylinder Filling](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/linde/jobs/5c2f4209f49d09a030f2/) Linde · Kingman, AZ, US ### [Gas Plant Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/marathon-petroleum/jobs/31f1b31ca1ad3726ff0f/) Marathon Petroleum · Smithfield, West Virginia OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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