Backhoe Operator: Dig, Move Earth & Build the Future

Granite Construction; Mission, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction Incorporated is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator in Mission, Texas. The role involves operating a backhoe with a hydraulic shovel, digging trenches and holes, and transporting materials as needed. Safety, precise distance judgments, and adherence to instructions are essential.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED and proper certification. The job requires physical capability and prior heavy equipment experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent years of experience.
• Certification required.
• Appropriate training and experience required.

Responsibilities

• Moves hand and foot levers to control hydraulic shovel.
• Uses shovel to dig trenches and holes of specified length, depth and width, remove loosened material and put in piles or transport trucks.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment, such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.

Skills

Safety habits

Dusty environments

Follow instructions

Distance judgment

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Granite Construction Incorporated is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator in Mission, Texas. The role involves operating a backhoe with a hydraulic shovel, digging trenches and holes, and transporting materials as needed. Safety, precise distance judgments, and adherence to instructions are essential.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED and proper certification. The job requires physical capability and prior heavy equipment experience.