Backfill Operator — Construction & Utility Crew

Garney Construction; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health plans

Stock ownership starting day one

401(k) with 3.5% match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

HSA with contributions

Life insurance

Disability policy

Employee discounts

Job summary

Garney Construction is hiring a Backfill Operator to perform excavating, backfilling, trenching, and associated tasks on active projects in Tennessee. The role requires operating and maintaining equipment, with emphasis on safety and teamwork on site.

The candidate should have 2–5 years of construction experience and a solid understanding of equipment operation. Overtime and travel may be required depending on project needs.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in construction experience.
• Firm knowledge of equipment operations and maintenance.
• Must be willing to work overtime and travel.
• Experience with trenching/backfill or utility work is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Construction experience

Equipment operation

Maintenance knowledge

Overtime & travel willingness

Job description

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A 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

CONTACT US

If you are interested in the Backfill Operator position, please clickAPPLY NOW to submit your application. To view additional opportunities with Garney, visit careers.garney.com.

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact: Alondra Dominguez at 615-266-6156 or by email [e-mail] and include the job title and location to ensure a prompt response. Please complete an application if you are interested in the position. All openings listed are currently accepting candidates.

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.

Agency Disclaimer: All vendors must have a signed Garney Agreement, authorized by the Executive Team, to receive payment for any placement. Verbal or written commitments made by anyone other than a member of the Executive Team will not be considered binding. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Garney or submitted to employees outside of the Recruiting Team will be deemed the property of Garney. In such cases, Garney will not be obligated to pay any placement fees.

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 & 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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