Backhoe Operator Cover Letter Template

Dear Hiring Manager, I’ve spent the last five years running backhoes on projects where timing and accuracy matter. At [Previous Company], I helped keep a 2.5 tonne breakout cycle tight while switching out buckets and grapples as the job moved from trenching to loading. My day is about steady operation, clean refuelling, and keeping attachments matched to the task so we don’t hold up the crew. I’m keen to bring that practical, hands‑on approach to [Company Name]. I focus on safe plant setup, correct attachment selection and fitment, and steady control of depth, reach and slew. I’ve got solid experience reading the site layout, positioning the machine, and keeping track of oil, fuel and grease needs. I’m comfortable with minor repairs, lubrication checks, and quick adjustments so we stay productive without slowing down the crew. There was a recent job where we needed to swap from trenching to loading, and I coordinated the changeover without pulling extra men off the line. I raised and lowered the dipper, swapped the bucket, checked pressure and flow, and kept the machine within the height limits for the overheads. The switch was clean, the pile moved faster, and we shaved a day off the schedule without compromising safety or accuracy. I’m available to chat about how I can fit into [Company Name] and contribute from day one. If you’d like to talk, I can swing by for a coffee and discuss the role and expectations. Kind regards, [Your Name]