Pipe Crew Backhoe Operator (Underground Utility) Travel Required In FL

Pipe Crew Backhoe Operator (Underground Utility) Travel Required In FL Share Share Email Post Share Job Summary: As a Backhoe Operator you will be a vital member of our pipe crew, responsible for operating and maintaining a backhoe to support the installation of water, sewer, and drainage systems. Your expertise will ensure the safe and precise excavation required for the successful completion of underground utility projects. Key Responsibilities: Equipment Operation: Operate and maintain a backhoe with precision, following project plans and specifications for excavation and trenching. Safety: Strictly adhere to all safety procedures and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment for yourself and your team, as well as compliance with regulatory requirements. Trenching and Excavation: Perform trenching and excavation tasks to prepare the work area for pipe installation, ensuring proper depth and alignment. Material Handling: Handle pipes, materials, and other equipment required for the project, positioning them accurately for installation. Quality Control: Ensure that excavation work meets project standards, blueprints, and design specifications. Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with the pipe crew, Pipe Crew Foreman, and other team members to coordinate excavation activities and achieve project goals. Communication: Maintain clear and effective communication with team members and supervisors, reporting progress, challenges, and equipment issues as needed. Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine equipment maintenance, including inspections, lubrication, and promptly reporting any equipment issues to the maintenance department. Documentation: Maintain accurate records, including daily equipment inspection reports, work logs, and any required documentation. Problem Solving: Identify and address operational challenges or issues that may arise during excavation work. Qualifications: Proven experience as a Backhoe Operator in the construction industry. Proficiency in operating and maintaining backhoes for excavation and trenching tasks. Knowledge of construction plans, blueprints, and underground utility installation techniques. Strong commitment to safety and strict adherence to safety protocols. Excellent teamwork and communication skills. Willingness to work in varying weather conditions and at different job sites as required. Candidates that accept an offer of employment are required to undergo and successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. This exam is essential to ensure that all potential employees meet the necessary health and fitness standards for the role. The examination includes a series of tests and evaluations conducted by a certified medical professional to assess overall physical health, identify any potential medical conditions that could interfere with job performance, and verify that the candidate is capable of safely performing the essential duties of the position. Completion and clearance of this physical are mandatory steps in the hiring process. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. If you want to view the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster, please choose your language: English – Spanish – Arabic - Chinese English – Spanish – Chinese If you want to view the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, please click the link: English #J-18808-Ljbffr Phillips Inc