Backhoe Operator

Essential Tasks

• Operates and maintains backhoe to excavate dirt, rock, sand, and other minerals.
• Responsible for the efficient working condition of the backhoe. This includes: Performing routine maintenance including minor servicing, maintenance, and cleaning of the backhoe.
• Responsible for alerting the serviceman of any significant problems.
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
• Take action to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.
• Check fuel supplies at sites to ensure adequate availability.
• Locate underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning work.
• Monitor operations to ensure that health and safety standards are met.
• Keep records of material or equipment usage or problems encountered.
• Must have the initiative, ability, and willingness to perform and assist with other job positions for job completion as requested.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have 2 or more years of Backhoe Operator experience.
• Must demonstrate the ability to operate the Backhoe, must demonstrate excellent safety awareness, and a willingness to comply with company policy and safety standards.
• Effective communication with other operators, truck drivers, and the general public is critical.
• Must have the ability to operate and maintain Backhoe Machines with little or no supervision.
• Must have reliable transportation and have the ability to travel. Periodic evenings, nights, weekends, and overtime hours are expected. Mayo Construction works in all parts of ND and surrounding states. Job sites move every 3-6 weeks and it is expected that employees provide their own housing accommodations. Many Mayo employees choose to stay near the site in camper trailers. All costs involved with housing are the responsibility of the employee.
• Must wear proper attire at all times including: safety vests, safety glasses when appropriate, long pants, hard sole/close-toed shoes, and reflect a clean and presentable image..
• Continuous mental and visual attention is necessary to safely and effectively complete work tasks.
• Project a positive and cooperative attitude by maintaining courteous and professional conduct with Supervisors, co-workers, customers, and the general public.
• Must be able to provide proper documentation that you have the legal right to work in the United States.
• Valid CDL license is preferred.

Working Conditions

• This job requires the ability to lift, pull, and push a minimum of 50 lbs., bend, stoop, kneel, reach, squat twist, and climb heavy equipment several times throughout the day, and balance at heights up to 6 feet from ground level. In addition, you must have the ability to be on your feet regularly and use hands, arms, and legs repeatedly on the job. This includes frequently walking on sloped ground and slippery and uneven surfaces, as well as working in confined areas.
• This job requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• This job requires the ability to see, whether naturally or with vision correction tools (glasses, contacts).
• This job requires the ability to perform essential job tasks in less than favorable job conditions. These may include, but are not limited to: Performing strenuous work in varying temperatures, humidity, sand, wind, or other extreme inclement weather conditions for extended periods of time.
• Work may be performed in an environment with exposure to extremely hot materials, fuel, fumes, vapors, dust, grease and oils, as well as loud and/or constant noise and exposure to moving equipment.