GPS Backhoe Operator

Job Title :                              Operator (GPS Backhoe )

Craft :                                      Dirt

Reports to :                          Foreman

Exempt Status :                   Non-exempt (hourly)

Position Objective / Description :

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a GPS equipped Backhoe.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Ability to proficiently operate three or more types of heavy equipment such as a backhoe, track hoe, scrapers, dozer, excavator, loader, rock trucks, compactors, articulated trucks, crushers, and / or motor graders with or without GPS in a manner to prepare the job site to meet the required grades.

Connects hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage, or power takeoff shaft to tractor to provide power to raise, lower, or tilt attachment.

Uses shovel to dig trenches and holes of specified length, depth and width, remove loosened material and put in piles or transport trucks.

Moves levers and depresses pedals to maneuver equipment and raise, lower, and tilt attachment to clear right-of-way – controlling tool bars, carriers, and disks.

Moves hand and foot levers to control hydraulic shovel.

Feels lever and listens for stalling action of engine to estimate depth of cut.

Drives bulldozer in successive passes over terrain to raise or lower terrain to specified grade following markings on grade stakes or hand signals.

Responsible to construct / grade new roadways, base courses, building pads, footing excavation and water ponds and to properly slope and grade to specifications.

Responsible to load, move, level and grade dirt, rocks, demoed concrete and other materials in a safe and efficient manner all in a high paced environment to maintain production goals.

Responsible for general upkeep of equipment.

May work with GPS installed devices on dozers and motor graders.

Perform Laborer work as required

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

3 recent years’ experience r unning, maneuvering, driving, and navigating equipment such as bulldozer, excavators, rollers, and front-end loaders.

Must have previous GPS Dozer experience and control experience.

CDL Class A / Clean driving record

Must be able to read blueprints

In-depth knowledge of construction procedures, equipment, and OSHA guidelines.

Osha 10 certified, preferred.

Must have a safety first attitude. Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures is required.

Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.

Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.

High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Physical Demands :

Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions. Regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.

Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high asphalt levels of noise and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.

Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as grease, gasoline, diesel fuel and hot asphalt mix.

Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry objects weighting up to 50 lbs. Use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.

Requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination

Education / Experience :

High School diploma or general education degree (GED)

3 recent years’ experience running a bulldozer; other heavy equipment experience

Must have previous GPS Dozer experience.

Active Driver’s license

Work Environment :

Regularly works in the field and exposed to outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and humidity. Frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions and vibration. Handles various toxic products such as epoxies, grouts, sealers, paints and cleaners, with exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risks of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Other Duties :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or 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 with or without notice.

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

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