Backfill Operator

Garney Construction; Jamestown (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical and dental plans

Vision coverage

Stock ownership program

Job summary

Garney Construction is seeking a Backfill Operator with construction experience to operate machinery for excavating, backfilling, trenching, ditching, clearing, looming, fine grading, and final cleanup as part of a crew. The role may include laborer tasks as needed.

Responsibilities include backfilling the ditch after pipe installation, performing operator maintenance, and moving trench boxes. Travel and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of construction experience.
• Utility work experience preferred.
• Knowledge of equipment operations and maintenance.
• Willingness to work overtime and travel.

Responsibilities

• Backfill ditch after pipe is laid.
• Backfill safely as part of a crew.
• Perform operator level maintenance on the machine.
• Move trench boxes from the ditch.

Skills

Construction experience

Equipment operation knowledge

Willing to work overtime

Job description

GARNEY CONSTRUCTION

Backfill Operator job is available at Garney. To be considered for this position you must have previous construction experience. As a Backfill Operator, you will operate machinery to perform activities such as excavating, backfilling, trenching, ditching, clearing, looming, fine grading, and final clean up. The Operator may perform functions of a laborer as required.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Backfilling the ditch properly after the pipe is laid
• Do the backfill in a safe manner as part of a crew
• Perform operator level maintenance on the machine
• Move the trench boxes from the ditch

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Two to five years in construction experience
• Utility work experience preferred
• Firm Knowledge of equipment operations and maintenance
• Must be willing to work overtime and travel

LET'S TALK THE PERKS!

• Free medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans ($0 premiums)
• Virtual doctor visits with no co-pay
• Shares of company stock at no cost starting your first day
• 401(k) plan with a 3.5% match
• Student loan resources
• Weekly paychecks
• Paid time off
• 8 paid holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a lump sum and matching contributions
• Free life insurance and disability policy
• Free access to healthcare coordinators
• Counseling sessions with mental health professionals at no cost
• Access to consultations with legal and financial professionals at no cost
• Free programs assisting with weight loss, maternity health, prescriptions for chronic conditions, and more
• 50% employee discount in the Garney apparel store

Garney and its subsidiaries are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Garney is a background screening, drug-free workplace. You may be required to complete a post-offer physical and a site-specific background check for this position.