Backfill Operator - Construction Equipment Pro (Travel)

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical

Dental and vision

Stock options

401(k) match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Mental health counseling

Employee discounts

Job summary

Garney is seeking a Backfill Operator for Louisville, KY. The role requires operating machinery to excavate, backfill, trench, and perform final cleanup as part of a crew. Prior construction experience is essential, with willingness to travel and work overtime.

Key duties include backfilling after pipe laying, safe crew-based backfill, routine machine maintenance, and moving trench boxes. Strong knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance is required.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Equipment operation

Willing to travel/overtime

Maintenance knowledge

Job description

Garney is seeking a Backfill Operator for Louisville, KY. The role requires operating machinery to excavate, backfill, trench, and perform final cleanup as part of a crew. Prior construction experience is essential, with willingness to travel and work overtime.

Key duties include backfilling after pipe laying, safe crew-based backfill, routine machine maintenance, and moving trench boxes. Strong knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance is required.