Backhoe Operator- New Bedford
- Military veterans preferred
2024-05-15 AppCast (https://www.appcast.io)
Other
/yr
full-time
employee
Stoughton Massachusetts 02072 United States
Our Core Values: TRAITS
Trust, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Teamwork, and Safety.
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Operates, maneuvers, navigates Backhoe
Uses either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes
Inspects equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects
Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards and communicates abnormal working conditions to appropriate parties
Meets company and customer specifications for all trench or backhoe jobs
Exposes underground utilities manually
Conducts post-job quality checks
Cleans, checks fluid levels and conducts a visual inspection of equipment to assure your equipment is performing at optimum safety and the required paperwork
Communicates with supervisor daily to turn in required paperwork
Cleans, checks fluid levels and conducts a visual inspection of vehicle/equipment to assure vehicle/equipment is performing at optimum safety, performs the required pre-trip, post trip inspections and the required paperwork, perform needed maintenance including winterizing equipment
Utilizes defensive driving practices
Operates truck in a manner that ensures compliance with all applicable company, state and federal safety regulations
Follows required company and DOT reporting procedures
Maintains paperwork during the day including DVIR and driver's log book
Ensures the truck has current licenses, tags, permits, and proof of insurance
Success Factors:
Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climatic conditions.
Ability to lift up to 80 lbs multiple times during a work shift
Ability to climb, dig, work in tight spaces, on uneven surfaces, walking, stooping, and kneeling
Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions
Ability to work well independently and as a part of a team with co-workers
Ability to pass motor vehicle, criminal background check, and comply with drug-free workplace policy
English usage sufficient to keep records, place orders, and prepare simple narrative reports
Willingness and ability to learn additional skills
Experience and Education:
One (1+) plus years of experience in backhoe/mini excavator operation is required
One (1+) plus years of experience digging and working around underground utilities is required
Two (2+) plus years of demonstrated experience in dry utilities preferred
Class A or B CDL is preferred
Experience reading basic prints and Underground Facility Location Sketch is preferred
Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver's License is required within two weeks of employment.
A Valid MA Hoisting license is a MUST
Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Notes:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.