Rubber Tire Backhoe Operator

General Description

Operates the Backhoe. Responsible for digging trenches and holes. This includes opening and closing the bucket, raising and lowering the boom, and digging, lifting and dumping dirt. Additionally, the Rubber Tire Backhoe Operator must understand how to drive the backhoe both forward and backward and how to use the stabilizers to prevent machine movement while digging.

Key Duties

• Able to operate the excavator and backhoe on road building and heavy construction projects.
• Able to operations for road bed preparation, utilities trenching, excavations, pipeline, land clearing and demolition.
• Able to operate excavators with variety of attachments.
• Capable of performing duties such as earthmoving.
• Able to lift in close proximity to other people, equipment and utilities.
• Able to work on sites and on all types of terrain.

• Implementation of production goals.
• Safe operation of Equipment.
• OSHA trenching requirements.
• Knowledge of the Clear Zone.
• Grade and survey layout.
• Proper pre-start, shutdown and daily maintenance including cleaning machine.
• Loading trucks.
• Load and unloading of small equipment.
• Utility locates.
• Read grade stakes.
• Cut grade.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and Experience. This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires previous experience as a Rubber Tire Backhoe Operator.
• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.
• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.
• Must understand the different signals used to signal operators of construction machinery.
• Five (5) years or more of industry related experience is required for this position, with an emphasis on roads, highways, and bridges.
• Physical Demands. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Rubber Tire Backhoe Operator to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Constant pushing/pulling is required when the employee operates hand controls. Initial force to pull open the cab door is influenced by the weather. Moderate wind yielded force pound recording of up to 50 lbs. of force to pull the cab door open/close.
• Minimal sedentary to light level of lifting is required occasionally, such as hand-held radios and other personal belongings into the truck cab.
• Sitting on a constant basis as the operators perform their duties. Seated positions in the cab can vary depending on the type of machinery they operate. Twisting of the upper back/thoracic area to view surrounding areas and other moving vehicles/equipment occurs on a constant basis.
• Alternate between standing and walking on an occasional basis to access the machinery/equipment.
• Safe negotiation of uneven terrain in various weather conditions is required.
• Frequent climbing is performed to enter/exit the equipment or machinery via ladder.
• Occasionally crawls to check equipment/machinery for safe day-to-day operation and for general maintenance needs.
• Forward torso bending is required to reach the hand controls of machinery or during inspection of the equipment.
• Squatting/Kneeling may be required during general inspection of machinery/equipment.

• Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Backhoe Operator encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.
• Employee regularly works near other heavy equipment and moving machinery.
• Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready mixed concrete.

Company Benefits

• Top tier medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA option
• Healthcare FSA and Dependent Care FSA
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company-paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Plan
• Paid Vacation (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k Retirement Plan with employer match – up to 6%
• Annual Company Stock Purchasing Offering w/company match
• Fitness Plan Incentive

• Wellness Programs, Wellness coaching and Employee Assistance Program

We promote a Drug-Free Workplace.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.