Backhoe Operator

Jr. Davis Construction Company • Brevard County, FL

102d

About The Position

The position involves operating various types of heavy equipment, including backhoes, track hoes, scrapers, dozers, excavators, loaders, rock trucks, compactors, articulated trucks, crushers, and motor graders, with or without GPS. The operator is responsible for preparing job sites to meet required grades, connecting hydraulic hoses, and using shovels to dig trenches and holes. The role requires maneuvering equipment to clear right-of-way and constructing or grading new roadways, base courses, building pads, footing excavations, and water ponds. The operator must maintain production goals while ensuring safety and efficiency in a high-paced environment. General upkeep of equipment is also part of the responsibilities, along with performing laborer work as required and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3 recent years' experience running, maneuvering, driving, and navigating equipment such as bulldozers, excavators, rollers, and front-end loaders.
• Previous GPS Dozer experience and control experience.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• In-depth knowledge of construction procedures, equipment, and OSHA guidelines.
• Osha 10 certification preferred.
• Safety-first attitude with strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures.
• Willingness to travel and work away from home when required.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Proficiently operate three or more types of heavy equipment.
• Connect hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage, or power takeoff shaft to tractor.
• Use shovel to dig trenches and holes of specified length, depth, and width.
• Maneuver equipment to clear right-of-way.
• Control hydraulic shovel using hand and foot levers.
• Drive bulldozer to raise or lower terrain to specified grade.
• Construct/grade new roadways, base courses, building pads, footing excavation, and water ponds.
• Load, move, level, and grade dirt, rocks, demoed concrete, and other materials.
• Perform general upkeep of equipment.
• Work with GPS installed devices on dozers and motor graders.
• Perform laborer work as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees