Backfill Operator

Jobtailor; Ramseur (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a skilled Excavation Equipment Operator in Ramseur, NC to operate excavating, backfilling, trenching, ditching, and grading with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

You will perform routine maintenance, assist with final site cleanup, and support a crew on utility projects. Overtime and travel may be required; background screening and post-offer checks may apply.

Qualifications

• Previous construction experience.
• 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.
• Background screening and drug-free workplace requirements.
• May be required to complete a post-offer physical and a site-specific background check.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery for excavating, backfilling, trenching, ditching, clearing.
• Looming, fine grading, and final cleanup as required.
• Backfill the ditch properly after the pipe is laid.
• Perform operator-level maintenance on the machine.
• Move trench boxes from the ditch.
• Perform laborer functions as required.

Skills

Machinery operation

Equipment maintenance

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Willing to travel

Job description

• Operate machinery for excavating, backfilling, trenching, ditching, clearing, looming, fine grading, and final clean up
• Backfill the ditch properly after the pipe is laid
• Perform backfill safely as part of a crew
• Perform operator-level maintenance on the machine
• Move trench boxes from the ditch
• Perform laborer functions as required

Requirements

• Previous construction experience
• 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
• Background screening and drug-free workplace requirements
• May be required to complete a post-offer physical and a site-specific background check

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in operating and maintaining excavation machinery, with a strong focus on safety and teamwork in construction environments. Possesses a solid background in utility work and construction practices, ensuring compliance with workplace standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Excavation Machinery Operation
• Equipment Maintenance
• Construction Experience
• Utility Work Experience
• Safety Compliance

Hard Skills

• Excavating
• Backfilling
• Trenching
• Ditching
• Fine Grading
• Operator-Level Maintenance
• Laborer Functions

Industry Keywords

• Construction
• Utility Work
• Background Screening
• Drug-Free Workplace
• Post-Offer Physical