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, 8^th
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

↑

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

REFERENCES

1	Qualifications Pack – Junior Backhoe Operator
2	https://socialjustice.gov.in/
3	http://www.advocatekhoj.com/library/bareacts/factories/index.php?Title=Factories%20Act,%201948
4	www.censusindia.gov.in

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