Backhoe Operator

REPORTS TO: Construction Supervisor

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

Field position responsible for construction and reclamation of uranium mining activities. Specifically an operator of backhoe/excavator equipment to support the implementation and reclamation of well-fields for the purpose of uranium extraction and other duties and responsibilities as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Safe operation of excavator/backhoe/forklift
• Handling and/or moving material
• Knowledge of excavator/backhoe safe loading requirements and materials handling
• Maintain daily logs of equipment usage, maintenance, etc.
• Provide all necessary maintenance of equipment

Be task trained and proficient on the following tools, equipment and procedures:

• Backhoe
• Basic vehicle maintenance
• Blade
• Cement/Cementer
• Compressors
• Drills, saws, grinders
• Emergency response
• Forklifts
• Generators
• Hand tools
• Hose reel
• Loader
• Lockout procedures
• MIT Unit
• On-site chemicals
• Pickup trucks
• Poly fusion
• Pulling units
• Swabbing Equipment
• Trailers
• Water Truck
• Welder/torch
• Wiring pumps

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities however this person may be required to supervise some personnel as situations arise.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization. Ability to deal with vendors in the specification and ordering of basic construction materials.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to develop materials lists from basic construction drawings and P&ID’s. Ability to relate inventory to current project needs and develop construction materials lists.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

A valid class “A” driver’s license is required.

SAFETY POLICIES AND PRACTICES

The employee must be knowledgeable about and follow the company’s safety policies and procedures

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.