BACKHOE

Role & Responsibility:

Backhoe operator reports directly to PIC on site, Working supervisor and Field supervisor. Backhoe operators are responsible for operating a backhoe, digging trenches, backfilling trenches, and building ramp overs. Operators must inspect equipment daily for any safety hazard.

Task include but not limited to:

• Cleaning up and maintaining backhoes and other equipment, as well as making basic repair as necessary

• Reporting malfunctioning equipment or components with defects to supervisors

• Dig trenches utilize proper sloping and shoring.

• Backfill and clean location where excavation work has been performed

• Strictly adhering to safety regulations and ensuring potential hazards are minimized

• Following site grading and operations plans

• Assisting with the loading and unloading of heavy equipment from trucks and tractors

• Working collaboratively with other construction workers and maintaining healthy relationships with them.

Training / Validation Requirements that shall be completed while a Backhoe Operator:

• Competent excavation person training.

• Able to identify buried pipelines and underground utilities that may not be properly marked

• Fill out proper paperwork

• Able to communicate with spotter

• Good time management

• Shows good people skills, must be able to speak to customers and fellow co-workers to give directions on digs when needed.

• Understands OSHA regulations and safety policies

• Positive attitude and demeanor

• Understand and know how to equipment operate

• Daily inspections and maintenance of equipment