Backhoe Operator

Vicinity, Elkins St, 15 Elkins St, South Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Posted Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Vicinity Energy is North America’s largest provider of district energy solutions, offering low carbon energy to most of the iconic buildings you see in the skylines of Boston, Cambridge, Philadelphia, Baltimore and many other cities in the US. As a member of the communities we serve, all of us at Vicinity understand the critical role we play in reducing the impacts of climate change and being a leader in decarbonization.

We are committed to net zero and eliminating our reliance on fossil fuels, but we need the best and the brightest minds on our team to help us reach our goal, not only for us as a company, but for our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Summary

Performs a variety of assignments requiring a high degree of knowledge in the construction Field with specific emphasis on the safe operation of a backhoe and other hydraulic excavation equipment. This is a full-time hourly position, reporting to the Senior Distribution Project Manager in Boston, MA. This position is a member of the Bargaining Unit Member of the IUOE, Local 877.

The hourly rate for this position is $51.55.

Responsibilities

• All activities covered under Truck Driver/Laborer, Skilled Laborer, and Construction Specialist.
• Operates a backhoe.
• Coordinates and controls work sequences of the Construction crews.
• Assists department supervision in developing maintenance, repair and installation techniques.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, drawings and / or specifications.
• Assists in the training of other Backhoe Operators and construction crew members.
• Assists others as required.
• All other related duties.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Requires a valid MA hoisting engineers license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of related experience operating Backhoe and hydraulic equipment.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Required excavation and shoring competent person certification.

Physical Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver license in good standing in order to operate a company vehicle. Must have and maintain a driving record meeting the standards of the company.
• Must submit to company provided pre-employment physical exam and drug screening.
• Required to wear a half face respirator or powered air respirators (PAPR) or proper safety procedures warrant use.
• Required to lift and / or operate machinery, tools, etc., weighing up to 80 pounds, unassisted.
• Required to work in confined spaces.
• Required climbing ladders, and / or stairs.
• Required to work in all adverse conditions, both indoors and outdoors all seasons.
• Required to work in hot areas.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY STATEMENT Vicinity North America is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.