BOSCH BACKHOE SERVICE, INC. Kyle and Terra Bosch Renew Family Legacy by Reviving Bosch Backhoe Service, Inc Originally Founded by Tom Bosch in 1998

By Brian Hoover, Senior Editor Photos provided by Bosch Backhoe Service, Inc.

Right: Kyle Bosch next to his 2021 John Deere 410L backhoe on a gas distribution job in Santa Ana.

Kyle and Terra Bosch Renew Family Legacy by Reviving Bosch Backhoe Service, Inc. Originally Founded by Tom Bosch in 1998

Kyle Bosch grew up watching his dad provide for the family by operating a backhoe throughout California. Tom Bosch started in the business working for several different electrical contractors before deciding to go on his own in 1998 and start Bosch Backhoe Service, Inc. “While my dad was traveling from one job to the next with his Case backhoe, my mother, Karen, was busy doing the billing and other administrative aspects of the company,” says Bosch. “My father was non-union and focused primarily on trenching for electrical and plumbing contractors. Seeing how hard he worked to provide a good life for us drove me to follow the same rewarding path.” Sadly, Tom Bosch died of bone cancer in 2009 when his son, Kyle, was just 18 years of age. True to his aspirations, Kyle Bosch (Bosch) joined the IBEW Electrical Union and began his construction career installing underground electrical vaults and transmission lines for contractors primarily working for Edison. Before long, Bosch joined the Local 12 Operating Engineers and spent that time working for multiple well-established heavy equipment rental operations and gas companies. Then, in March 2021, Kyle and his wife, Terra, decided that the time had come to bring the Bosch Backhoe legacy back to life. Today, Bosch Backhoe Service, Inc. (Bosch Backhoe Service) operates as a WomanOwned Business Enterprise (WBE) and family-operated corporation. “Most of our work is in Orange, San Diego and Los Angeles counties. Although my father’s business was non-union, we felt that our best shot and greatest opportunities would be on union projects,” explains Bosch. While Kyle is busy out in the field taking care of customers, Terra handles the business and administrative side of the business. Bosch Backhoe Service works primarily on all-natural gas line transmission and distribution

Left: Digging pot holes to bore new gas service lines in Santa Fe Springs.

Bottom: Trenching to install new 16” high pressure gas line in Poway.

replacement projects for SoCalGas or subcontractors working for SoCalGas.

“It’s nice to have friends who are chasing the same goals and encourage you to keep pushing to become the best you can be. My buddy, Joe Avina at Avina Equipment, was and is that good friend to us, and he was there to help us handle the numerous questions and obstacles that invariably come up when you decide to go out on your own. We thank him for that support,” says Bosch. “There is a definite sense of pride and accomplishment knowing that you are building your dream and future, not someone else’s.”

Bosch also points out how important it is to have an equally supportive equipment supplier. “My father operated a Case backhoe, but I knew that I would go with John Deere if I ever had the opportunity to buy a new backhoe. I learned on a John Deere 410 backhoe and have run just about every backhoe out there throughout my time in the field. I found that for my money, John Deere provides the most production, is the most reliable and has the most power,” says Bosch. “The other deciding factor was the exceptional service and attention we continually receive from Coastline Equipment and our sales representative, Chris Cesa, in Long Beach. Coastline goes above and beyond to help out small owneroperator companies like ours, and that does not go unnoticed or unappreciated.”

Bosch Backhoe Service purchased a new 2021 John Deere 410L from Coastline Equipment last year. The new John Deere 410L is a very popular machine with numerous and significant machine improvements designed to boost productivity. New features include the 4.5L John Deere PowerTech™ EWL Final Tier 4 engine, new pressure-compensated load-sensing (PCLS) hydraulics and a 10 to 15 percent increase in backhoe lift capacity. “The John Deere 410L is an amazing machine

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1). Kyle Bosch using his UB 1,000 lb breaker to remove rock for a new 16” gas transmission line in Poway.

2). John Deere 410L exposing a 10” water main in Poway. 3). Cat 315 GC excavator removing asphalt to prepare for trenching.

4). Bosch's John Deere 410L loading trucks with dirt in Huntington Beach on a 3” gas line project.

and going with a backhoe loader gives us the best mobility and power for what we do every day,” says Bosch. “We feel like our clients are getting the best and most productive owner-operator service, with the most reliable machine available on the market.” Bosch Backhoe Service recently completed a large project for SDG&E (San Diego Gas & Electric) in San Diego. “We were on the Line 1600 SDG&E job for six months using my 410L backhoe to trench and break rock while assisting on the excavation of a new 16” gas main,” says Bosch. “I am currently on a 3” natural gas distribution main replacement project in Norwalk, excavating for the installation of new pipe and housing services. This is a good niche for us, and it looks like we will remain busy well into the foreseeable future.” Although Bosch Backhoe Service has only been in business for a short time, they have gained some great clients and are building solid relationships. “It is my hope and our goal that the next five years will bring growth opportunities. We want to add three more backhoes and build a good solid team with a few more operators that will keep our customers coming back for more,” concludes Bosch. “I put a lot of stress on myself because my standards and expectations are very high. Gas work requires a lot of additional and specific training certifications. We will continue to become more knowledgeable and educated to always provide the best quality services to our clients. We go above and beyond and with Bosch Backhoe, they don’t just get an operator. They get a team player. I show up every day with a good attitude and help the crews in any way I can to get the job done fast and safe. It is always a team effort, and I know my father would be proud of what we are building and accomplishing.” Bosch Backhoe Service is a second-generation family-owned and operated heavy equipment rental company. For more information on their services or availability, please visit their website at www.boschbackhoe. com or call their office in Orange at (714) 699-0954. Cc