Journeyman Backhoe Operator

Bergelectric • Tucson, AZ

31d • $30 - $45

About The Position

Operator is a journey-level classification. Depending upon project requirements, operates various types of heavy and other related equipment. Incumbents are assigned to work crews and receive direction from supervisor/lead worker(s) for their assigned project. This is considered to be a safety sensitive position.

Requirements

• Experience in commercial and industrial construction required.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Maintain a valid Operator License
• Maintain status of a Certified Rigger and Trench Competent Person
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to operate equipment listed under essential duties.
• Detailed oriented, conscientious, hardworking team player.

Nice To Haves

• Five years or more of operating experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates backhoes, bulldozers, wheeled front end loaders, excavators, bobcats, ditch witches, graders, water trucks, dump trucks, etc.
• Excavate for duct banks, underground lighting and branch conduit, vaults, etc. as directed.
• Utilize heavy equipment to set manholes, transformers, pullboxes, shoreboxes, shoring, etc. as directed.
• Set Trench plates.
• Support and participate in utility installations.
• Attach a load to be set in place (Only to be performed by a Certified Rigger).
• Manual labor may be required for any operations equipment cannot perform.
• Maintain any barriers and caution tape around excavation at all times to maintain a safe environment.
• Understand grade stakes and read utility markings.
• Maintains the work area to ensure it’s clean, sweeps and picks up debris.

Benefits

• Bergelectric is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401k retirement plan with employer matching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees