Backhoe Operator

ALPHA MILLING COMPANY INC • Haw River, NC

11h

About The Position

The Backhoe Operator position serves as a key participant in the interaction between the Company (and other crew members), other contractors and our customers. The position is responsible for operating a variety of equipment in a safe an efficient manner, including backhoe equipment and other related machinery.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• A minimum of one (1) year of direct work related experience.
• Working knowledge of heavy equipment, processes, and safety protocols.
• Valid CDL (Class A or B) preferred.
• Valid driver license and acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Knowledge and understanding of Department of Transportation (DOT) and current OSHA rules and regulations and ensuring compliance with these guidelines.
• Ability to engage in heavy manual labor for extended periods, in all types of weather and under various working conditions.
• Proven effective oral and written communication skills, job planning skills and mechanical aptitude are a must.
• Excellent attendance record and commitment to maintain the same.
• Ability to work Monday through Sunday and overtime as required (including irregular hours, out of town work, overnight stays, weekends and holidays).
• Overnight travel during high seasonal periods typically includes full work week, possibly including Saturdays/weekends. Employees typically return home for the weekend while traveling, but schedule may limit employee’s ability to return home to every other weekend. Travel is typically limited to NC, SC and VA.
• Ability to work long hours outdoors and will be on their feet all day while either walking or standing.
• Demonstrated skills in the care and use of hand and power tools employed in all phases of heavy equipment mechanical maintenance and repair work.
• Reliable work ethic; regular attendance is required.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds with co-workers, vendors, and subcontractors at all levels.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding all departmental matters.

Responsibilities

• Controls and actively participates in labor related activities on job sites during various stages of the project to ensure the accurate completion of the project.
• Operates a backhoe in a safe manner.
• Communicates with crew while on the job site, including the use of radios, hand signals, or other necessary forms of communication.
• Provides clean-up operations behind a milling machine to help dump millings from skid steer, broom tractor or ground into its proper place such as a dump truck.
• Manipulates hand or foot levers to control movements of backhoe on roadways and related surfaces such as parking lots, streets, highways, etc.
• Removes roadway reflectors from roadway in front of milling machine.
• Removes excess asphalt/concrete around manholes and water valves that a milling machine cannot reach.
• While on a job site, may be responsible for appropriately marking manholes and water valves with spray paint to be avoided by the milling machine.
• May be responsible for a variety of additional duties, such as working with a milling machine on job sites, and is responsible for: actively communicating with the employee operating the machine; ensuring the milling machine is clear of any debris or objects it could potentially hit, including remove millings that could hinder the operation of the machine; assisting with changing carbide teeth in milling machine drum; greasing the machine; and maintaining the correct cutting depth.
• May also be responsible for working with a clean-up crew on job sites, responsible for assisting equipment operators to ensure loose particles are removed from the milled and roadway surfaces using shovels, brooms or other methods to achieve a cleaned surface.
• Other duties may include helping with traffic control set-up and taking down and tending a slow/stop sign to maintain safe public and worker travel through the work zone, loading and unloading equipment (including equipment from trucks), shovels dirt, gravel, and other materials.
• May performs work with all hand tools including but not limited to pneumatic or traditional hammers, drills, impact guns and grease guns.
• May operate a variety of heavy mechanical equipment that requires technical expertise or specialized training. Heavy mechanical equipment in addition to a water truck include but not limited to water trucks, milling machines, backhoes, skid steers, and broom tractors in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs routine maintenance on backhoe and other equipment, including greasing the machine, changing cutting edges, carbide teeth, changing oil, air filter replacements, etc.).
• Advises the Foreman of any requirements for maintenance or repairs.
• Ensure Company machines, equipment, vehicles, and tools and washed, cleaned and securely stored.
• Responsible for informing management of any safety concerns; adheres to safety and work performance standards to comply with OSHA, company and other agency regulations.
• Maintains ability to travel up to 100% of time to various job sites, possibly including extended overnight stays.
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance.
• Complete special projects as required.

Benefits

• The company offers a competitive pay rate depending on experience; position is eligible for overtime pay
• Daily per diem of $20 for time worked with overnight travel; additional daily per diem of $20 for time worked with overnight travel at military bases; company paid hotel stays
• The company offers a competitive benefit program including the following (subject to plan provisions and standard waiting periods):
• Employees have the flexibility to select the coverage that best meets their needs including medical, dental and vision coverage, health savings and health reimbursements accounts
• 100% company paid employee, spouse and children life insurance / accidental death and dismemberment coverage
• 100% company paid short term disability and long term disability coverage
• Company paid holidays
• Company paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan offering with amazing company match

What This Job Offers

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