Backfill & Trenching Operator — Utility Construction

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

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.