Backfill Operator - Heavy Equipment, Team & Benefits

Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc.; Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Employer Coverage)

401K with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Annual Boot & Clothing Allowance

Job summary

Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc. is seeking self-motivated individuals to join our Des Moines project crews as a Backfill Operator. Be part of a safety-oriented team that handles underground pipe installation, grading, and street reconstruction, with physical labor when not operating equipment.

Ideal candidates will have strong safety focus, be willing to learn, and embrace our core values of dependability, honesty, problem solving, care, and continuous growth. Drug tests are required prior to work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1000 hours of safe and proficient operation of heavy equipment.
• Valid driver’s license - Class C minimum and clean driving record.
• Completion of company trainings such as OSHA 10, trench safety, first aid/CPR optional.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment safely and proficiently for underground pipe installation, grading, and street reconstruction.
• Train and perform main line pipe installs, removals, and related tasks as needed.
• Read blueprints, grade stakes, and utility locates with minimal supervision.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and maintenance; keep equipment clean.
• Work around live traffic and other crews in a safety-conscious manner.
• Adhere to the full-time schedule with potential overtime during construction season.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Team player

Job description

Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc. is seeking self-motivated individuals to join our Des Moines project crews as a Backfill Operator. Be part of a safety-oriented team that handles underground pipe installation, grading, and street reconstruction, with physical labor when not operating equipment.

Ideal candidates will have strong safety focus, be willing to learn, and embrace our core values of dependability, honesty, problem solving, care, and continuous growth. Drug tests are required prior to work.