Excavator & Backhoe Operator

Reeds Plumbing Heating Excavating & Air LLC; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Reeds Plumbing Heating Excavating & Air LLC is seeking a skilled Operator to join our team in Missouri. The role focuses on operating backhoes, skid steers, and excavators, with manual labor and basic hand-tool work across weather conditions.

The candidate should have at least 2 years of operational experience, a valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation, with the ability to work with a crew and follow supervisor directions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Minimum of 2 years of operational experience.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials, tools, and equipment.
• Prepare job sites by cleaning and organizing materials.
• Operate heavy equipment.
• Follow instructions from supervisors and team leads.
• Assist with installation, demolition, or setup as required.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Move, lift, carry, and place heavy objects.
• Comply with company safety policies and procedures.
• Be polite and respectful of clients and their homes at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Flexibility to work overtime, on-call, and weekends, as required.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Our Mission

Reeds Plumbing specializes in plumbing and excavation services, delivering high-quality solutions for residential and commercial projects. Our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction has established us as a trusted name in the industry.

Summary

We are looking for a skilled and experienced, reliable, and hardworking Operator to join our team. The successful candidate will perform a variety of tasks to support jobs and operations. This role involves knowledge of backhoes, skid steers, and excavators; to include manual labor, use of hand tools, and working in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities:

• Load and unload materials, tools, and equipment
• Prepare job sites by cleaning and organizing materials
• Operation of heavy equipment
• Follow instructions from supervisors and team leads
• Assist with installation, demolition, or setup as required
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment
• Move, lift, carry, and place heavy objects
• Comply with company safety policies and procedures
• Be polite and respectful of clients and their homes at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Flexibility to work overtime, on-call, and weekends, as required.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Must have reliable transportation
• Ability to work independently and/or with your crew to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
• Minimum of 2 years of operational experience

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, OSHA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, OSHA, and other federal, state, and local standards
• Can stand, sit, walk, reach, balance, stoop, kneel for long periods of time
• Ability to lift tools and equipment of 75lbs or greater
• Can see up close, distances, colors and has use of peripheral vision and depth perception
• Must be able to perform physically strenuous work outdoors in all types of weather