About this role
Backhoe Operators operate backhoes and attachments to excavate, break, drill, level and compact earth, rock and other material.
What you might do day-to-day in this job
Typical tasks for a Backhoe Operator include:
- prepares and positions plant for operation
- selects, fits and removes attachments
- operates controls
- monitors operation of plant and adjusts controls to regulate pressure, speed and flow of operation, and ensure safety of other workers
- raises, lowers and manipulates attachments using manual and hydraulic controls
- services, lubricates, cleans and refuels plant and performs minor adjustments and repairs.
Courses that can lead to a career as a Backhoe Operator
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6 courses
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- Traineeship
- On-the-job training
- 1 year
- Cost varies
- Financial help available
- No entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available
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- Cost varies
- No entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available
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- Traineeship
- On-the-job training
- 1 year
- Cost varies
- No entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available