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Backfill Operator Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

BF Contracting

Heavy Equipment Operator

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$19 - $38/hr

Understand proper backfill requirements. * Perform safe and clean trench excavation and backfill ... equipment operator experience * Extensive knowledge and ability to install sewer, water, storm ...

B&F Contracting

Heavy Equipment Operator

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$19 - $38/hr

Understand proper backfill requirements. * Perform safe and clean trench excavation and backfill ... equipment operator experience * Extensive knowledge and ability to install sewer, water, storm ...

BF Contracting

Heavy Equipment Operator

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$19 - $38/hr

Understand proper backfill requirements. * Perform safe and clean trench excavation and backfill ... equipment operator experience * Extensive knowledge and ability to install sewer, water, storm ...

BF Contracting

Heavy Equipment Operator

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$19 - $38/hr

Understand proper backfill requirements. * Perform safe and clean trench excavation and backfill ... equipment operator experience * Extensive knowledge and ability to install sewer, water, storm ...

BF Contracting

Heavy Equipment Operator

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$19 - $38/hr

Understand proper backfill requirements. * Perform safe and clean trench excavation and backfill ... equipment operator experience * Extensive knowledge and ability to install sewer, water, storm ...

B&F Contracting

Heavy Equipment Operator

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$19 - $38/hr

Understand proper backfill requirements. * Perform safe and clean trench excavation and backfill ... equipment operator experience * Extensive knowledge and ability to install sewer, water, storm ...

SOUTH32 Limited

Senior Engineer, Mine Services

Patagonia, AZ · On-site

$93K - $128K/yr

Train underground backfill operators on best practices. * Lead pastefill system upgrades and expansion projects; manage budget, inventory, and project execution. Underground Electrical Distribution ...

South32

Senior Engineer, Mine Services

Patagonia, AZ · On-site

$93K - $128K/yr

Train underground backfill operators on best practices. * Lead pastefill system upgrades and expansion projects; manage budget, inventory, and project execution. Underground Electrical Distribution ...

The Walsh Group

Equipment Operator

Marana, AZ · On-site

$18.50 - $25.25/hr

The Heavy Equipment Operator's primary function is to operate a variety of Heavy Equipment at the ... Operates a variety of Equipment to complete tasks such as clearing land, trimming backfill, and to ...

The Walsh Group

Equipment Operator

Marana, AZ · On-site

$18.50 - $25.25/hr

The Heavy Equipment Operator's primary function is to operate a variety of Heavy Equipment at the ... Operates a variety of Equipment to complete tasks such as clearing land, trimming backfill, and to ...

Ledcor

Excavator Operator - Civil Construction

Kingman, AZ · On-site

$20 - $25.50/hr

Excavator Operator Ready to build a long-term career while traveling throughout Arizona and ... Strong understanding of proper backfill placement, lift thickness, soil conditions, moisture, and ...

Ledcor

Excavator Operator - Civil Construction

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$21.50 - $27.50/hr

Excavator Operator Ready to build a long-term career while traveling throughout Arizona and ... Strong understanding of proper backfill placement, lift thickness, soil conditions, moisture, and ...

Ledcor

Excavator Operator - Civil Construction

Douglas, AZ · On-site

$20.25 - $26/hr

Excavator Operator Ready to build a long-term career while traveling throughout Arizona and ... Strong understanding of proper backfill placement, lift thickness, soil conditions, moisture, and ...

Ledcor

Excavator Operator - Civil Construction

Yuma, AZ · On-site

$22 - $28.25/hr

Excavator Operator Ready to build a long-term career while traveling throughout Arizona and ... Strong understanding of proper backfill placement, lift thickness, soil conditions, moisture, and ...

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What is the difference between Backfill Operator vs Drilling Operator?

AspectBackfill OperatorDrilling Operator
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma, safety certifications, on-the-job trainingHigh school diploma, technical certifications, specialized training
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, mining, excavation areasOil & gas drilling rigs, mining sites
Industry UsageConstruction, mining, infrastructure projectsOil & gas, mineral extraction

Backfill Operators and Drilling Operators both work in industrial environments requiring safety certifications and on-the-job training. While Backfill Operators focus on filling excavations and supporting construction projects, Drilling Operators specialize in operating drilling equipment for resource extraction. Both roles are essential in their industries but differ in specific tasks and work settings.

What does backfill mean in a job?

In a backfill operator role, backfill refers to filling a position that has become vacant, often to ensure continuous workflow. This may involve replacing an employee who has left or is on leave, and requires knowledge of the job site, equipment, and safety procedures.

What cities in Arizona are hiring for Backfill Operator jobs?

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Infographic showing various Backfill Operator job openings in Arizona as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, and 5% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

B&F Contracting, Inc.
Construction • 51 - 200 employees
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Job description

Heavy Equipment Operator

Responsible for operating and maintaining various heavy equipment, including but not limited to trench excavators, backhoes, and loaders in a safe expeditious manner in accordance with OSHA safe practices.

Responsibilities
  • Operate a variety of heavy equipment for underground utility projects.
  • Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.
  • Locate underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning work.
  • Understand proper backfill requirements.
  • Perform safe and clean trench excavation and backfill.
  • Set and pull shield shoring and trench boxes in accordance with OSHA safe practices.
  • Safely change buckets and attachments in a timely manner
  • Able to calculate and set proper grades and elevations.
  • Monitor operations to ensure that health and safety standards are met.
  • Prepare and maintain equipment for safe daily operations (i.e. fuel, grease, etc.)
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  • Adhere to B&F Code of Conduct
Required Skills & Abilities
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 3+ years' experience in wet or dry utility heavy equipment operator experience
  • Extensive knowledge and ability to install sewer, water, storm drain, and dry utility conduit.
  • Experience in underground utilities or heavy civil construction.
  • Understanding of construction safety and OSHA requirements
  • Ability to follow traffic laws, ordinances, and rules applicable to heavy equipment operation.
  • Must be able to work safely outdoors in Arizona heat conditions and perform all job duties with no restrictions.
  • Good listening and comprehension skills, follows instructions, takes responsibility for own actions.
  • Establish and maintain effective work relationships.
  • Able to work nights, weekends, and overtime as required.
  • Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, reach, twist, climb, and lift 50 pounds.
  • Ability to work outside.
  • Reliable transportation
  • Ability to understand Arizona's blue stake laws and colors coding.
Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to:

  • Moving mechanical parts
  • Precarious places
  • Fumes or airborne particles
  • Frequent and/or sustained loud noises.
  • Outside weather conditions
  • Extreme heat

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