EXCAVATOR OPERATOR

Granite; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite is seeking a backhoe operator to join their team in Houston, Texas. The role includes operating heavy machinery for digging procedures and maintaining equipment. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and appropriate certification, along with physical capabilities to meet job demands.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience required.
• Proper certification required.
• Relevant training and experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate hydraulic shovel to dig trenches and holes.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Transport loosened material as specified.

Skills

Safety practices

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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General Summary

Operates backhoe (hydraulic shovel attached to tractor or train) which digs holes and trenches and removes and transports earth, gravel and other such materials. This job participates in on-the-job training.

Essential Job Accountabilities

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

Education

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience.

Certification

• Proper certification required.

Work Experience

• Appropriate training and experience required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Workers should be able to:

• Practice good safety habits.
• Work in dusty or dirty surroundings.
• Follow instructions and meet set standards.
• Judge distances and slopes accurately.
• Make decisions based on verifiable standards.

Physically, workers must be able to:

• Stoop, bend, and crouch.
• Use hands, arms, and legs fully.
• See well (either naturally or with correction).
• Lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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