Excavator Operator

General Summary

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

• Move hand and foot levers to control the hydraulic shovel.
• Use the shovel to dig trenches and holes of specified length, depth, and width; remove loosened material and pile it or transport it to trucks.
• Perform routine maintenance on the equipment, such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience. Appropriate training and experience required.

Proper certification required.

• 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.

• Stoop, bend, and crouch.
• Use hands, arms, and legs fully.
• See well (with or without corrective lenses).
• Lift up to 50pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25pounds.

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