Backhoe Operator

Description

Job Summary: Safely and efficiently operate a backhoe for excavation, loading, backfilling, and grading on civil works, ensuring compliance with drawings and safety requirements. Key Highlights: 1. Backhoe operation on civil works. 2. Ensuring compliance with drawings and technical specifications. 3. Contributing to the timely progress of the project. **Construction-sector company**, specializing in nationwide civil works project execution, seeks: BACKHOE OPERATOR ***Purpose of the Position:*** To safely, efficiently, and precisely operate a backhoe for excavation, trenching, loading, backfilling, and grading on civil works, ensuring compliance with drawings, technical specifications, and safety guidelines, thereby contributing to the timely progress of the project. Job Offer: * **Monthly Salary:** $16,000 * **Benefits:** Statutory * **Schedule:** * Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. * Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. * **Location:** Tepatlaxco de Hidalgo, Pue. * **Reports To:** Site Supervisor / Resident Engineer * **Work Modality:** On-site Essential Requirements: **Education:** * Completed primary or secondary education. **Experience:** * Minimum 3 years of verifiable experience as a backhoe operator on civil works. * Experience in excavations, trenching, foundations, backfilling, and grading. * Consistent on-site work under safety guidelines. * Availability to work at any assigned site. **Essential Technical Knowledge:** * Safe backhoe operation. * Basic ability to read layout lines, elevations, and depths. * Basic knowledge of preventive maintenance for heavy machinery. * Safety and hygiene standards on construction sites. * Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Key Responsibilities: * Operate the backhoe for excavations, trenching, and material handling. * Perform loading, backfilling, and grading tasks per drawings and specifications. * Inspect the mechanical and operational condition of the equipment daily before use. * Promptly report malfunctions, damages, or maintenance needs. * Keep the machinery clean and in optimal operating condition. * Strictly comply with safety protocols and site guidelines. * Coordinate maneuvers with support staff and supervision. * Respect layout lines, elevations, depths, and alignments defined by the technical team. * Avoid damage to installations, utilities, materials, and personnel. * Assist in marking and demarcating work areas. * Record relevant incidents during the work shift. * Optimize equipment usage to prevent rework and waste. * Meet deadlines specified in the construction schedule. * Report daily progress to the Supervisor or Resident Engineer. * Support general site activities related to the role as required. Employment Type: Full-time Salary: $16,000.00 per month Application Question(s): * What is your expected net monthly salary? Work Location: On-site employment