Backfill Operator

Garney Construction; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health plan

Prescription coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Stock shares

401(k) match

Weekly pay

Paid time off

8 holidays

HSA with match

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Healthcare coordination

Counseling services

Legal/financial advice

Weight loss programs

Apparel discount 50%

Job summary

Garney Construction is seeking a Backfill Operator in North Carolina to join our field crew. You will operate equipment to excavate, backfill, trench, and perform final cleanup as part of a productive team.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of construction experience, strong knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance, and is willing to work overtime and travel as needed. We offer competitive benefits and opportunities on diverse projects.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of construction experience.
• Utility work experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance.
• Willing to work overtime and travel.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Construction experience

Overtime willingness

Travel flexibility

Equipment operation knowledge

Job description

Backfill Operator position is available through 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 Backfill 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

• 2-5 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.

THE BENEFITS OF WORKING AT GARNEY

• 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/financialprofessionals 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

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