Reporting to the Job Site Supervisor, the Backfill Operator is responsible for the safe operation of company’s or rental construction equipment.

Basic Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of the Backfill operator include, but are not limited to:

• Operate various equipment such as backhoe, loader, scraper, excavator, water truck, mechanized broom, skid steers, compactor, dozer, motor grader, etc.
• Maintain 3 points of contact on all pieces of equipment at all times
• Respond to signals and directions by other staff members and work in coordination with them
• Perform daily walk around checks and properly complete daily checklist
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Perform routine inspection on assigned equipment and report any needed repair to the supervisor
• Attend daily safety meetings with the crew
• Operate the equipment in adherence to safety policies, procedures, job site and/or traffic laws
• Report any safety violation to the Supervisor and/or Safety Director
• Report any incident to the Supervisor or safety team 
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor
• When not operating heavy equipment, must perform all other Laborer job description and duties

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED preferred
• 2+ years operating a diverse range of heavy equipment
• Understanding of computerized controls and electronics
• Excellent hand, eye and foot coordination
• Basic understanding of construction principles and procedures
• Must have physical strength and endurance
• Ability to lift heavy materials
• Comfort working in high-stress environment with extreme weather fluctuations

Pay: $22/hour and up; Based on Experience