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Jr. Davis Construction Company, Inc

Backhoe Operator

Jr. Davis Construction Company, Inc, Kissimmee, Florida, United States, 34747

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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 Backhoe for laying and backfilling water, sewer and storm drain lines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Drives and uses bucket of the backhoe to dig, excavate and move dirt, rock, gravel or combination

Observes markings on the ground, hand signals and stakes to remove material

Read and interpret site plans and blueprints, survey markers and stakes

Locate underground services, such as pipes and wires, prior to beginning work

Avoid hazards or obstructions to ensure efficient operation of the backhoe

May be asked to run other equipment, including dozer and loaders

Maintain cleanliness and good condition of trucks

Perform minor maintenance to include cleaning, lubricating and refilling equipment

Check fluid levels 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, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of backhoe operations including capacities and physical limitations, and issues involved in ground disturbance and compaction

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 worksite

Physical Demands

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

Must be physically able to repetitively lift, push, pull and/or carry at least 50 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

Education / Experience

High School diploma or general education degree (GED)

Three (3) years’ experience (recent) working as a Backhoe Operator.

Active Driver’s license

Work Environment Regularly works in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and humidity. Frequently works near heavy equipment and moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions and vibration. Work may involve exposure to a variety of substances found on construction site such as oil, grease, gasoline, concrete and diesel fuel. Periodically exposed to fumes, lubricants, airborne particles and dust. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Notes This job description is not designed to 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 to meet business needs. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an ‘at will’ relationship.

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

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