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Certificate
Heavy Equipment Operator: Backhoe
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
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A backhoe operator masters all concepts and procedures involved in the operation of backhoes. This includes basic daily preventive maintenance, safety checking, and control of the machine. He/she identifies attachments and uses the backhoe to perform the appropriate work-related tasks.
Apply heavy equipment safety practices to protect the operator and others on the worksitePerform basic backhoe operational techniques including machine controls startup shutdown and travelEstablish and maintain grades and perform site work using the backhoeIdentify soil types and apply earthmoving principles to support excavation operationsPerform excavation math calculations to support site grading and volume estimationExecute backhoe operations including trenching excavation backfilling and material handling