Backhoe and Excavator Operator

Lochridge-Priest, Inc.; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental Vision, and Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K with Company Match

Job summary

A Central Texas service provider is seeking a skilled backhoe and excavator operator to join their plumbing team. The role involves operating heavy equipment while promoting safety and job quality on various projects. Candidates should have experience with heavy equipment, knowledge of safety protocols, and a strong commitment to customer service. Opportunities for advancement and strong benefits, including health insurance and a 401K plan, are available in an inclusive, supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience on multiple heavy equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of hazards and applicable safety rules and precautions for heavy equipment operation.
• Excellent customer service skills with desire to exceed customer expectations.
• Ability to work independently in a timely manner, ensuring job is done correctly the first time.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including excavators, backhoes, or other related construction equipment.
• Ensure personal safety, job quality, and timely completion of each assigned project task.
• Help prepare and keep the job site clean and organized through all phases of the job.

Job description

Lochridge-Priest is a family owned and operated company that has served the Central Texas area for over 60 years. Also, we are the largest provider of residential and commercial heating and air-conditioning services as well as plumbing services in Central Texas. With offices in Ft. Worth, Waco, Temple, and Corsicana and over 400 dedicated employees, we're dedicated to serving your home, business, and industrial comfort needs. We work as a team to deliver best in class service to our customers. We offer top pay and benefits.

This position will work with the plumbing team as a backhoe and excavator operator. The operator is typically told the project deadline as well as what other operators and equipment will be involved. If there are special considerations like underground water and electrical or cable systems to be considered, the equipment operator is expected to work around the obstacles to avoid damage.

Company Benefits

• Medical, Dental Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Company Match

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Operate heavy equipment including excavators,backhoes, or other related construction equipment.

• Ensures personal safety, job quality, and timely completion of each assigned project task.
• Help prepare and keep the job site clean and organized through all phases of the job.
• Requires Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for anyone entering and/or working on job site at all times.

Skills

• Experience on multiple heavy equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of hazards and applicable safety rules and precautions for heavy equipment operation.
• Excellent customer service skills with desire to exceed customer expectations.
• Ability to work independently in a timely manner, making sure job is done correctly the first time.

Additional Qualifications

• Work as part of our team to ensure customer satisfaction
• Valid social security number
• Must be able to pass drug test(s) as required by company
• Lift up to 50 pounds; be able to push, pull, carry or maneuver heavier items (with additional manpower or appropriate devices); carry ladders; work from heights, work in small crawl spaces.
• Observe all company procedures and safety rules
• Maintain accurate time records and send to payroll when required
• Neat, professional appearance

Note:

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.