Pipe Backhoe Operator

Job Title:                     Operator (Backhoe)
Craft:                           Pipe
Reports to:                 Foreman
Exempt Status:           Non-exempt (hourly)

Position Objective/Description:  
Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a pipe backhoe.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist pipe layer in the installation of water main and sewers
• Transport aggregate or other materials in a safe and precise manner
• Maneuver loader and other heavy equipment safely on public or private roadways
• Loading, delivery, and dumping of materials in a safe and timely manner
• Move lever to raise and tilt bucket when filled, or to dump material
• Maintain cleanliness and good condition of trucks
• Perform daily inspections and safety checks on equipment; reports defects and repairs
• Perform minor maintenance to include cleaning, lubricating and refilling equipment
• Check fluid levels, maintain tires pressures 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

• Knowledge of heavy equipment used in piping operations, their capacities and physical limitations, and issues involved in ground disturbance
• 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 worksites
• Knowledge and understanding of "safety systems" associated with equipment operation including set-up and emergency procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of loading, unloading, and transport procedures for equipment; as well as compaction requirements for ground conditions, or customer needs.
• Knowledge in support equipment operation, digging equipment, vacuum units, reel trailers, backhoes, plows, and trenches.

• 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
• Regularly push/pull objects
• Must be physically able to repetitively lift, push, pull and/or carry at least 25 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)
• 3 recent years’ experience working as a Backhoe Operator.
• Must have experience in laying water, sewer and storm pipe
• Active Driver’s license required with no DUIs or serious traffic violations. CDL Class "A" driver's license.

Work Environment:
Regularly works in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and humidity.  Frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions and vibration. Handles various toxic products such as epoxies, grouts, sealers, paints and cleaners, with exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risks of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


Approved By ________________________________________     ____________________
                                    [Name and Title]                                             [Date]

Acknowledged By _____________________________________     ____________________
                                       [Name of Employee]                                                [Date]

 

Jr. Davis Construction Company, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively recruiting women and minorities for all open positions.