Operator - Backhoe

　　Summary

　　Title:Operator - Backhoe

　　ID:1543

　　Location:Boston, MA

　　Department:Operations

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　　Description

　　Backhoe Operator

　　JOB PURPOSE

　　Operators drive, control, and maintain heavy equipment and other necessary machinery in a safe, efficient manner. Operators will work in a fast-paced environments. Safety is a top priority for Operators and must have knowledge of safe operation and driving practices to complete obligations. Operators report directly to the Foreman.

　　DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Excavating trenches and structures, laying pipe and precast concrete structures, loading trucks and back-filling trenches

　　Placing shoring and trench boxes

　　Operates a crawler or rubber-tired machine mounted with an excavator bucket

　　May also be equipped with various hydraulic attachments (e.g. hammers, pipe vacuum)

　　Performs daily inspection on equipment for issues and/or deficiencies

　　Completes inspection paperwork daily and notifies the Foreman of any issues/defects

　　May assist the crew, when needed, in operating other equipment and/or helping the laborers on the ground

　　Performs other duties as assigned

　　POSITION REQUIREMENTS

　　CERTIFICATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS

　　2A Hoisting License (at least)

　　DOT Medical Examiners Certificate

　　Valid Driver’s License

　　OSHA 10

　　We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

　　Schedule:

　　Home daily

　　Monday to Friday

　　Weekends as needed

　　Year round work

　　Ability to commute/relocate:

　　Boston, MA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)Experience:

　　Backhoe operation: 3 years (Required)License/Certification:

　　Driver's License (Required)