What are the responsibilities and job description for the Backhoe Operator position at Anderson Underground?
Now Hiring: Traveling Backhoe Operator Anderson Underground - CDL Required
What we’re looking for:
- Valid Class A CDL with a clean driving record
- Actual backhoe operating experience required
- Underground utility experience required
- Experience trenching, potholing, backfilling, digging, and exposing utilities
- Comfortable working around existing/live underground utilities
- Ability to backfill, grade, clean up, and restore the work area after utility installation
- Experience with fiber, telecom, power, gas, water, or sewer utility work is a plus
- Ability to safely load and unload equipment from trailers
- Ability to read and understand utility maps, prints, job plans, and utility markings
- Good communication with crew members, foremen, supervisors, and locators
- Willingness to hand dig around utilities and help on the ground when needed
- Safety-minded and able to follow OSHA, DOT, and company procedures
- Ability to complete daily equipment logs and job reports accurately
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and job site conditions
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
This is a great fit for someone who has actual backhoe experience, underground utility experience, a Class A CDL, and is comfortable traveling for utility construction work with paid travel and strong per diem.
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Schedule: 10 days on / 4 days off
- Week 1: Monday-Friday
- Week 2: Monday-Thursday
- Hours: generally averages 50-55 hours per week, but can vary depending on work, weather, and project needs
- Work days are typically Monday-Friday, with some Saturdays when customers allow. Crews are currently working toward an every-other-weekend-home schedule.
- Travel: flights in and out are paid for, and transportation is provided
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Per diem: per working day
- Per diem is usually paid on rain days, but there may be cases where employees are sent home due to sustained weather. In those situations, per diem would not be paid and direction will come from the Supervisor.
- Pay: based on experience
- Winter work can depend on project needs and having the right crew mix in place.