Backhoe Operator

Jr. Davis Construction Company, Inc. • Kissimmee, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a Backhoe for laying and backfilling water, sewer and storm drain lines.

Requirements

• Knowledge of backhoe operations including capacities and physical limitations, and issues involved in ground disturbance and compaction
• Safe driving abilities and strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures
• Able to listen, follow directions, and have a willingness to continue to enhance skills
• Effective communications with jobsite supervisor and co-workers
• General knowledge of road construction processes.
• Demonstrate a safety first attitude. Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public
• Ability to work nights and weekends when necessary
• Must have reliable transportation, and ability to travel to assigned worksite
• Constant physical effort, including extended sitting for at least 8 hour shift
• Intermittent walking and standing on a construction site.
• Climb intermittently
• Regularly twist, bend, stoop, kneel and crouch to perform duties
• Regularly reach above shoulder level
• Must be physically able to repetitively lift, push, pull and/or carry at least 50 pounds occasionally, and sometimes heavier weight.
• Agility, balance, and manual dexterity, as well as arm-hand steadiness
• Able to hear and respond to oral instructions in a noisy environment.
• Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach and grasp with hands and arms.
• Excellent hand, eye and foot coordination.
• Good vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus
• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Three (3) years’ experience (recent) working as a Backhoe Operator.
• Active Driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Drives and uses bucket of the backhoe to dig, excavate and move dirt, rock, gravel or combination
• Observes markings on the ground, hand signals and stakes to remove material
• Read and interpret site plans and blueprints, survey markers and stakes
• Locate underground services, such as pipes and wires, prior to beginning work
• Avoid hazards or obstructions to ensure efficient operation of the backhoe
• May be asked to run other equipment, including dozer and loaders
• Maintain cleanliness and good condition of trucks
• Perform minor maintenance to include cleaning, lubricating and refilling equipment
• Check fluid levels and change implements or attachments
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Work closely with ground crew to achieve project objectives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees