Utilities Backhoe Operator
Job in
Bowmansville, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, 17507, USA
Listed on 2026-09-28
Listing for:
Paylocity
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-28
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Construction Labor & Trades, Heavy Equipment Operator
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description
Operates a rubber tire tractor type vehicle that is equipped with a front and rear mounted hydraulically powered bucket. Is responsible for maintaining job site and material in an organized and efficient order.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Be able to perform safe operations in active roadway work zones
- May need to perform minor land clearing/grubbing
- Strip topsoil in small areas
- Bucket material on site or to load trucks
- Grade small pads and parking lots, etc.
- Load and unload materials
- Remove curb and sidewalk
- May use pad and laser
- Dig trenches (footer/electric/gas/sewer/water, etc.)
- Assist help in a variety of labor tasks as needed
- Responsible for daily transportation to the job site.
- Push back spoil piles
- Lay out pipe material, stay ahead of the crew's needs
- Supply stone, either in stone box or in trench
- Backfill and compact trench in proper lifts with hydraulic tamper
- Make sure area is back to grade and has proper drainage
- Check fluids on machine and add if needed
- Lubricate according to operator's manual instructions unless superseded by BEI policy and instructions
- Perform daily visual inspection of the machine
- Completes a daily inspection form
- Responsible for daily transportation to the job site.
EXPERIENCE:
- No formal education is required; trade school or related technical training is a plus.
- Previous experience operating a backhoe or other heavy equipment is preferred.
- Previous trenching and/or excavation experience is preferred.
- Ability and willingness to learn proper equipment operation and follow operator manuals and manufacturer guidelines.
- Ability to learn and follow company safety policies and procedures, including identifying hazards and taking appropriate corrective action.
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