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Junior Backhoe Operator

Aliases: Junior Backhoe Driver

Industry/Sector(s): Infrastructure Equipment


JOB DESCRIPTION 1

The tasks a Junior Backhoe Operator is expected to perform include:

  • Assisting in pre-operation checks for backhoe operations
  • Assisting in operating a Backhoe Loader
  • Assisting in maintaining and troubleshooting the Backhoe Loader
WORK ENVIRONMENT 1, 2
  • It is not a desk job
  • Need not handle a team
  • Local travelling is a part of this job profile
  • Part-time work and contractual jobs may be available
  • Work from home option is not available
Working hours
  • Organizations usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization
  • Shift system is not available
  • Overtime may be required
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING 1
  • Preferably, 8th
  • Certified training for Junior Backhoe Operator (programme aligned to IES/Q0202 job released by Infrastructure Equipment Skill Council)
KEY COMPETENCIES 1
  • Knowledge of different types of backhoes, their use and function
  • Basic knowledge of principles of friction
  • Familiar with significance of stabilizers while digging
  • Familiar with correct maintenance procedures for backhoe loader
  • Knowledge of techniques of hoisting operation
DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES 1
  • Good hand eye co-ordination
  • Physically fit
AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES 1

​Schools across India 

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS 

Coming soon

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES 

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH 5

Site Supervisor

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Backhoe Loader Operator

           

Junior Backhoe Operator

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS 3, 4
  • For new entrants - Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000 per month
These figures are indicative and subject to change
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE 1

Some organizations hire new entrants too

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS 3, 4

Infrastructure organizations across sectors

KEYWORDS 
  • Junior Backhoe Operator
  • Helper Backhoe Operator​
OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS 
Standard Code Description
NCO 2015 8343.0702 Junior Backhoe Operator
ISCO 2008 8343 Crane, Hoist and Related Plant Operators 
NIC 2008 43900 Other specialized construction activities
QP Reference IES/Q0202 Junior Backhoe Operator
NSQF Level 3 Not available
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