Webber - Loader​/Backhoe Operator - Heavy Civil

Job Description

Supervisor:
Foreman

Operate a rubber‑tired machine mounted with a backhoe bucket on one end and a loader bucket on the other end. The machine is used for excavating ditches and structures, laying pipe and precast concrete structures, carrying material in the loader bucket, and general excavation and backfill. May also be equipped with hydraulic attachments.

• Start engines, move throttles, switches, and levers, and depress pedals to operate machines.
• Signal truck driver to position truck to facilitate loading of dirt, rocks, and other materials.
• Take actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects.
• Oil, grease, or otherwise service the machine.
• Make necessary adjustments to equipment as needed.

• Move throughout a construction job site, including obstacles, climbing ladders and inclines, operating heavy equipment, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Safety policies and practices:
The employee must be knowledgeable about and follow the company’s safety policies and procedures as described in the company’s safety manual.

Education:

Less than High School diploma.

Experience:

Related construction experience preferred.

Physical Activity Level: Heavy physical activity performing strenuous day activities of a primarily productive/technical nature.

Manual Dexterity:
Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items and work with the fingers. Ability to perceive attributes of objects and materials.

Working Conditions:

Outdoor exposure to changing weather conditions (rain, sun, snow, wind, etc.). The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat; frequently exposed to wet/humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and high or precarious places. Noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Webber, a Ferrovial company, and its group of companies, are equal‑opportunity employers. We treat all job applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information. (Each, a “Protected Class”).