Backfill Operator

Garney Construction; Sinton (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical, prescription, dental, &

Vision plans with $0 premiums

Stock ownership from day one

401(k) with 3.5% match

Student loan resources

Weekly paychecks

Paid time off

8 paid holidays

Health Savings Account with matching

Life insurance

Disability policy

Healthcare coordinators

Mental health counseling

Legal/financial consultations

Weight loss/maternity health programs

Garney apparel 50% employee discount

Job summary

Garney Construction in Texas is hiring a Backfill Operator to operate machinery for excavating, backfilling, trenching, ditching, and final cleanup. You may perform laborer tasks as needed and join a crew to complete projects safely.

Candidates should have 2–5 years of construction experience, knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance, and be willing to work overtime and travel. The role offers steady work on site with a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Equipment operation

Maintenance knowledge

Overtime willingness

Travel willingness

Construction experience

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.