Backhoe Operator

Arlington County VA • Arlington, VA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking an experienced Backhoe Operator to operate heavy construction equipment for its Water, Sewer, and Streets (WSS) Bureau. This crew member is primarily responsible for operating a backhoe to excavate trenches on construction sites/roadways and backfill and perform fine grading, along with operating other related equipment to assist in the construction and/or maintenance of seasonal public works projects.

Requirements

• High school diploma/equivalent
• Three (3) years of experience in public works, construction, or another trades vocation that demonstrates the ability to perform semi-skilled to skilled manual maintenance and/or construction
• One (1) year of experience operating heavy/specialized equipment such as backhoes, concrete trucks, medium and tandem dump trucks, crane trucks, front-end loaders, asphalt rollers, asphalt/concrete saws, skid steers, and forklifts
• Must possess a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years or more of operating a backhoe and/or similar equipment
• Excavating trenches below grade and around utilities
• Field construction, reading/interpreting plans, cut sheets, etc.
• Performing preventive maintenance on equipment

Responsibilities

• Operating a uni-loader, backhoe, forklift, skid steer, and/or crane truck with precision
• Considering site and utility line locations, and determining appropriate methods of operation for other properties and infrastructures
• Moving materials, equipment, and grading surfaces for construction
• Loading various size trucks (medium 6 axle, tandem, 10 axle) and driving/operating other equipment such as asphalt rollers (walk behind and riding), asphalt/concrete saws (handheld and walk behind), and front-end loader
• Performing routine and preventive maintenance on equipment
• Providing technical guidance and on-site training to crew members
• Assuring that all applicable safety requirements are met and providing safety guidance to crew members
• Serving as back-up in the absence of Master Technician and performing other job-related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Great benefits package
• Defined Benefit (pension) plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED