Backhoe Operator (pipe Crew)

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Operate or tend machinery equipped with scoops, shovels, or buckets, to excavate and load loose materials.

Duties and responsibilities :

• Consistently monitor and maintain compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Set up or inspect equipment prior to operation.
• Become familiar with digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations, and with efficient and safe digging procedures in a given application.
• Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications.
• Operate machinery to perform activities such as backfilling excavations, vibrating or breaking rock or concrete, or making winter roads.
• Receive written or oral instructions regarding material movement or excavation.
• Move materials over short distances, such as around a construction site, factory, or warehouse.
• Create or maintain inclines or ramps.
• Maintain tools and equipment so that they are kept in good working order and are safe for use.
• Handle slides, mud, or pit cleanings or maintenance.
• Measure and verify levels of rock or gravel, bases, or other excavated material.
• Direct ground workers engaged in activities such as moving stakes or markers or changing positions of towers.
• Adjust dig face angles for varying overburden depths and set lengths.
• Perform daily routine maintenance on machine including lubrication and monitor needed repairs / service requirements.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements

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