Backhoe Operator

Gray & Son, Inc.; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray & Son Inc. is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate large power construction machinery such as skid steers, bulldozers, graders, and excavators to excavate, move, and grade earth in construction sites.

You will align, position, and operate equipment following signals from crew members while maintaining safety standards. This role requires performing daily equipment checks, supporting foremen and superintendents during morning huddles, and completing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Able to grade excavate, move materials in a safe and productive manner.
• Complete daily maintenance, walk around and fill out checklist.
• Attend and support Foremen/Superintendents during morning huddles and toolbox talks.

Responsibilities

• Operate one or several types of large power construction machinery (e.g., skid steer, end dump, bulldozers, graders, excavators) to excavate, move and grade earth.
• Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, and materials using trucks and related equipment.
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities and respond to signals from crew members.
• Perform daily maintenance and inspections as part of standard safety and reliability practices.

Job description

The Equipment Operator will operate one or several types of large power construction machinery, such as skid steer, end dump, bulldozers, graders, and excavators to excavate, move and grade earth.

Job Duties:

• Able to grade excavate, move materials in a safe and productive manner.
• Complete daily maintenance, walk around and fill out checklist.
• Willingly attend and support Foremen/Superintendents during morning huddles and toolbox talks.
• Other duties as assigned as assigned by your Foreman or Superintendent.
• Align machines, cutter heads, or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines or ground, or position equipment following hand signals of other workers. Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
• Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, and materials, using trucks, tractors, power cranes, shovels, graders, and related equipment. Drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, and rocks, and to distribute and level earth or terrain.
• Willingly attend and support Foremen/Superintendents during morning huddles and toolbox talks.
• Other duties as assigned as assigned by your Foreman or Superintendent.

Gray & Son Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, military status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other category covered by applicable law.