Backhoe Operator

DSG Construction Inc.; Bulacan; On-site; PHP 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Bulacan is seeking a backhoe operator to maintain and operate heavy machinery. Candidates should be physically fit, possess a commercial driver's license, and have strong communication and mechanical skills. This role involves collaborating with a team and following safety regulations in a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain backhoes and equipment.
• Report equipment malfunctions to supervisors.
• Control equipment using levers and pedals.
• Adhere to safety regulations.
• Follow site plans for grading and operations.
• Assist in loading/unloading heavy equipment.
• Collaborate with other construction workers.

Skills

Physical fitness

Commercial driving experience

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Hand-eye-foot coordination

Mechanical skills

Professional work experience

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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
• Moving levers, pushing pedals, or turning valves to control equipment
• Strictly adhering to safety regulations and ensuring potential hazards are minimized
• Following site grading and operations plans
• Carrying out landfill operations tasks as assigned by supervisors and/or general manager
• 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.

Qualifications

• Physical fitness, since a backhoe operator must have the physical capacity to lift heavy loads with ease since the job involves manual labor
• Profound commercial driving experience, as most employers require a backhoe operator to drive trucks that transport heavy materials and machinery, and this demands that the rigger possesses a commercial driver’s license
• Well-developed communication and teamwork skills, since a backhoe operator must work closely with a team and must also communicate clearly and effectively to ensure that everything runs smoothly
• Hand-eye-foot coordination, since a backhoe operator must have steady hands and feet to guide and control the heavy machinery
• Good mechanical skills, since he/she must carry out basic maintenance on the equipment he/she operates
• Several years of professional and proven‑work experience
• At least a GED or High School Diploma.