Pipe Backhoe Operator
Company: Jr. Davis Construction Company, Inc.
Location: Kissimmee
Posted on: May 26, 2023
Job Description:
Job Title: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Operator
(Backhoe)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 sewersTransport aggregate or other materials in a
safe and precise mannerManeuver loader and other heavy equipment
safely on public or private roadwaysLoading, delivery, and dumping
of materials in a safe and timely mannerMove lever to raise and
tilt bucket when filled, or to dump materialMaintain cleanliness
and good condition of trucksPerform daily inspections and safety
checks on equipment; reports defects and repairsPerform minor
maintenance to include cleaning, lubricating and refilling
equipmentCheck fluid levels, maintain tires pressures and change
implements or attachmentsPerforms all duties in conformance to
appropriate safety and security standards.Work closely with ground
crew to achieve project objectives -Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities:
Knowledge of heavy equipment used in
piping operations, their capacities and physical limitations, and
issues involved in ground disturbanceSafe driving abilities and
strict adherence to safety requirements and proceduresAble to
listen, follow directions, and have a willingness to continue to
enhance skillsEffective communications with jobsite supervisor and
co-workersGeneral 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
publicAbility to work nights and weekends when necessaryMust have
reliable transportation, and ability to travel to assigned
worksitesKnowledge 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. -Physical Demands:
Constant physical effort, including
extended sitting for at least 8 hour shiftIntermittent walking and
standing on a construction site.Climb intermittentlyRegularly
twist, bend, stoop, kneel and crouch to perform dutiesRegularly
reach above shoulder levelRegularly push/pull objectsMust 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 steadinessAble
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 -Education / Experience:
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 pipeActive 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.Jr. Davis
Construction Company, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer and is actively recruiting women and
minorities for all open positions. Powered by JazzHR
Keywords: Jr. Davis Construction Company, Inc., Kissimmee , Pipe Backhoe Operator, Other , Kissimmee, Florida
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