Backhoe Foreman Construction Equipment Operator

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The Backhoe Operator Foreman leads a crew and operates heavy equipment, with a primary focus on backhoe operation, to complete construction, excavation, and utility projects. The foreman is responsible for ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards while also providing training and supervision to the crew.

Connecting you to great benefits

• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
• Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
• 401(k) w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance

What you’ll do

• Lead and supervise a team of power construction equipment operators and laborers to complete power line installation, repair, and maintenance projects
• Coordinate daily tasks, assign responsibilities, and monitor team performance to meet deadlines and quality standards
• Operate heavy machinery such as cranes, excavators, and bucket trucks, as needed for complex or priority tasks
• Read and apply blueprints, specifications, and job plans for accurate power line installation
• Conduct safety briefings and enforce compliance with all federal, state, and company safety regulations
• Inspect job sites for hazards and implement corrective measures to ensure safety
• Communicate project updates, challenges, and progress to supervisors and stakeholders
• Restore worksites by managing backfill, leveling the ground, and replacing removed materials
• Resolve issues related to power line installation or equipment operation in real-time
• Train and mentor team members to improve skills and job performance
• Perform other duties as assigned

What you’ll need

• To be 18 years of age or older
• Authorization to work in the United States for this company
• High school diploma, GED equivalent, and 5 years of experience operating and maintaining heavy construction equipment and supervising crews
• Experience: A minimum of 3 to 5 years of proven experience operating backhoes and other heavy equipment, including at least 1 to 3 years in a leadership or foreman role.
• A valid Class A CDL with no manual transmission restrictions. This demonstrates the ability to operate vehicles with both manual and automatic transmissions, as well as transport equipment as needed.
• Technical knowledge: Strong mechanical aptitude for performing minor equipment repairs and maintenance.
• Safety certifications: OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour certification is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with crew members, supervisors, and others on the job site.
• The ability to read and interpret construction blueprints, site plans, and work orders.
• The ability to troubleshoot issues and adapt to changing project conditions.

  Physical abilities & exposures

• Routinely: operates vehicles and heavy machinery; occasional ladder use, squeezing and repetitive/fine hand motions; occasional keyboard and mouse usage, works with arms above shoulder level, repetitive bending/stooping, standing/walking, climbing stairs, and lifting greater than 55 pounds, works in confined spaces, alone in remote locations
• Occasionally: physical ability or exposure, physical ability or exposure, physical ability or exposure