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Backhoe Operator

Taft, CA 93268

Posted: 07/03/2025 Industry: Other Job Number: 16850 Pay Rate: $27.00/hr

Job Description


Job Position: Backhoe Operator

Location: Taft, CA 93268

Pay Rate: $27.00/hr

Description: Opening for our Field Service Maintenance Division.

Backhoe Operator

Taft, CA

With some experience, Rate of pay is $27 an hour.

The role will also be on a 4/10 schedule AWS (import that the candidate acknowledges the AWS).


This position is a temporary position but could turn into a regular opportunity and needed ASAP. Would like to set the selected candidates up for face to face either Monday or Tuesday next week. If we have one before that we can discuss other dates and time.


Temp bases for like a month or two but may turn into a regular position.

Role & Responsibility:
Backhoe operator reports directly to PIC on site, Working supervisor and Field supervisor. Backhoe operators are responsible for operating a backhoe, digging trenches, backfilling trenches, and building ramp overs. Operators must inspect equipment daily for any safety hazard.

Tasks include but not limited to:
Cleaning up and maintaining backhoes and other equipment, as well as making basic repair as necessary
Reporting malfunctioning equipment or components with defects to supervisors
Dig trenches utilize proper sloping and shoring.
Backfill and clean location where excavation work has been performed
Strictly adhering to safety regulations and ensuring potential hazards are minimized
Following site grading and operations plans
Assisting with the loading and unloading of heavy equipment from trucks and tractors
Working collaboratively with other construction workers and maintaining healthy relationships with them.

Training / Validation Requirements that shall be completed while a Backhoe Operator:
Competent excavation person training.
Able to identify buried pipelines and underground utilities that may not be properly marked
Fill out proper paperwork
Able to communicate with spotter
Good time management
Shows good people skills, must be able to speak to customers and fellow co-workers to give directions on digs when needed.
Understands OSHA regulations and safety policies
Positive attitude and demeanor
Understand and know how to equipment operate
Daily inspections and maintenance of equipment




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