Excavator Operator

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

• Moves hand and foot levers to control hydraulic shovel.

• Uses shovel to dig trenches and holes of specified length, depth and width, remove loosened material and put in piles or transport trucks.

• 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.