Webber - Backhoe Operator - Heavy Civil WPN

Ferrovial • San Antonio, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Backhoe Operator operates a rubber-tired machine equipped with a backhoe bucket on one end and a loader bucket on the other. The equipment is used to excavate ditches and structures, lay pipe and precast concrete structures, carry materials, and perform general excavation and backfill. The machine may also use hydraulic attachments.

The role involves operating and adjusting heavy equipment, coordinating with truck drivers, avoiding jobsite hazards, and servicing the machine as needed. The position reports to the Foreman and requires work outdoors in changing weather conditions and a physically demanding construction environment.

Requirements

• Less than a high school diploma is listed under education.
• Related construction experience is preferred.
• Move throughout a construction jobsite, including navigating minor obstacles and climbing ladders and inclines.
• Operate heavy equipment and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Have manual dexterity sufficient to reach and handle items and work with the fingers, and the ability to perceive attributes of objects and materials.
• Follow the company’s safety policies and procedures.
• Be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Selected candidates must pass a drug screen; candidates selected for field positions must also pass a medical exam.

Nice To Haves

• Related construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Start engines and operate machine controls, including throttles, switches, levers, and pedals.
• Signal truck drivers to position trucks for loading dirt, rocks, and other materials.
• Avoid hazards and obstructions, including utility lines, other equipment, workers, and falling objects.
• Oil, grease, or otherwise service the machine as needed.
• Make necessary adjustments to equipment.
• Comply with safety policies, practices, and procedures; report unsafe activities to a supervisor and/or Human Resources.
• Participate in team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing knowledge and skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed