Backhoe Operator: Safe Groundwork, Grading & Trenching

Brubacher Excavating Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Paylocity is seeking a skilled backhoe/heavy equipment operator to maintain organized job sites and move materials efficiently. You will handle trenching, grading, and loading duties in Kentucky, with emphasis on safety and adherence to manuals.

Experience with backhoes or similar heavy equipment and willingness to learn company safety policies are required. Training may be provided for site-specific procedures and equipment handling.

Qualifications

• No formal education is required; trade school or related technical training is a plus.
• Previous experience operating a backhoe or other heavy equipment is preferred.
• Previous trenching and/or excavation experience is preferred.
• Ability and willingness to learn proper equipment operation and follow operator manuals and manufacturer guidelines.
• Ability to learn and follow company safety policies and procedures, including identifying hazards and taking appropriate corrective action.

Responsibilities

• Operate a rubber tire tractor type vehicle with front and rear mounted hydraulically powered bucket.
• Perform safe operations in active roadway work zones.
• Strip topsoil in small areas.
• Bucket material on site or to load trucks.
• Grade small pads and parking lots, etc.

Skills

Safe operations

Heavy equipment operation

Land clearing

Team collaboration

Education

No formal education

Trade school/technical training preferred

Tools

Pad and laser

Job description

Description

Operates a rubber tire tractor type vehicle that is equipped with a front and rear mounted hydraulically powered bucket. Is responsible for maintaining job site and material in an organized and efficient order.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Be able to perform safe operations in active roadway work zones
• May need to perform minor land clearing/grubbing
• Strip topsoil in small areas
• Bucket material on site or to load trucks
• Grade small pads and parking lots, etc.
• Load and unload materials
• Remove curb and sidewalk
• May use pad and laser
• Dig trenches (footer/electric/gas/sewer/water, etc.)
• Assist help in a variety of labor tasks as needed
• Responsible for daily transportation to the job site.
• Push back spoil piles
• Lay out pipe material, stay ahead of the crew's needs
• Supply stone, either in stone box or in trench
• Backfill and compact trench in proper lifts with hydraulic tamper
• Make sure area is back to grade and has proper drainage

Maintenance

• Check fluids on machine and add if needed
• Lubricate according to operator's manual instructions unless superseded by BEI policy and instructions
• Perform daily visual inspection of the machine
• Completes a daily inspection form
• Responsible for daily transportation to the job site.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• No formal education is required; trade school or related technical training is a plus.
• Previous experience operating a backhoe or other heavy equipment is preferred.
• Previous trenching and/or excavation experience is preferred.
• Ability and willingness to learn proper equipment operation and follow operator manuals and manufacturer guidelines.
• Ability to learn and follow company safety policies and procedures, including identifying hazards and taking appropriate corrective action.