ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Backfill Operator Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

APTIM

Equipment Operator

Jackson, CA · On-site

$40/hr

Residential remedial excavation and backfill of 40 properties, metals contaminated soils. The base company wage for the Heavy Equipment Operator position is $40.00 per hour. However, for this project ...

Pramira Inc

Micro Trench Operator

Brea, CA · On-site

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience operating 16"-26" microtrenching equipment, slurry backfill systems, and related underground construction equipment in fast-paced telecom ...

Bestica Healthcare

RN OR Surgery

Saint Helena, CA · On-site

Auto Offer - Travel RN OR | EPIC Backfill Start Date: August 24, 2026 Duration: 8 Weeks Shift: Days | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM | 40 Hours/Week Requirements: • Active California RN License • Current EPIC ...

Windsor Healthcare Recruitment Group

RN - OR

Lodi, CA · On-site

This department includes all functions related to operating room services, including intraoperative ... Day Shift/AUTO OFFER 40 hours per week/Backfill for EPIC must have experience in EPIC and Cerner.

Bestica Healthcare

RN - Short Stay

Montebello, CA · On-site

Epic Backfill Opportunity Auto offer for epic backfill, day shift - 40 hours per week (8x5s). Must have recent EPIC experience within the last 12 months. Location: Montebello Hospital. Requires ACLS ...

Boudreau Pipeline

Foreman

Corona, CA · On-site

$45 - $61/hr

Direct operators during trenching, backfill, compaction, and grading operations. * Verify proper bedding, compaction, pipe alignment, and installation per project specifications. * Monitor jobsite ...

APTIM

Equipment Operator

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$35/hr

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR JOB SUMMARY: Operate several types of power construction equipment, such ... backfill. Compact and prepare sub grade and final grade tasks. Key Responsibilities ...

Bestica Healthcare

RN PACU

Lodi, CA · On-site

Day Shift Duration: 8 Weeks Schedule: 40 Hours/Week (5x8s) Auto Offer EPIC Backfill Requirements ... Manage pain, airway, and post-operative recovery * Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists ...

APTIM

Heavy Equipment Operator

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$35 - $45/hr

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR JOB SUMMARY: Operate several types of power construction equipment, such ... backfill. Compact and prepare sub grade and final grade tasks. Key Responsibilities ...

APTIM

Heavy Equipment Operator

Clearlake Oaks, CA · On-site

$35/hr

Openings may include construction laborers, licensed heavy-equipment operators, and licensed CDL ... Perform backfill and site restoration Basic Qualifications: * Civil Construction and/or ...

ERRG

Laborer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$21 - $26.75/hr

Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials. * Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, and compact and level earth using ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsBackfill Operator JobsBackfill Operator Jobs in California

Backfill Operator information

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 California are hiring for Backfill Operator jobs?

Cities in California with the most Backfill Operator job openings:

Backfill Operator jobs near you

Equipment Operator

Jackson, CA • On-site

APTIM
Construction • 10K+ employees
Learn more about APTIMexternal

$40/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Support soil excavation activities, including digging around underground utilities, loading trucks, and stockpiling soil.

  • Perform backfill and site restoration, including placing and compacting soils.

  • Operate excavation equipment such as mini-excavators, loaders, skid steers, and compactors in a safe and professional manner.

APTIM rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Job Overview:
Under direction of Construction Manager, provide support to soil excavation activities (digging around underground utilities loading trucks and stockpile soil, then backfill and site restoration including placing and compacting soils). Heavy Equipment Operators will be paid federal prevailing wage for work performed.
Project Description: Residential remedial excavation and backfill of 40 properties, metals contaminated soils.
The base company wage for the Heavy Equipment Operator position is $40.00 per hour. However, for this project, the Heavy Equipment Operator position will be paid the Federal prevailing wage for work performed.
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
  • Use of Sm- to Med-sized excavation equipment (mini-excavators, loaders, skid steers, etc)
  • Use of loaders, skid steers and compactors
  • Be safe and professional while working in residential communities
  • Ability to work in team environment in safe and productive manner
  • Clear vegetation
  • Perform backfill and site restoration

Basic Qualifications:
  • Civil Construction and/or environmental work experience
  • Must live within daily commute of Jackson, CA
  • No Felonies
  • Clean driving record with valid license
  • Dependable transportation and cell phone
  • Able to pass drug screen and physical
  • OSHA HAZWOPER Preferred

Work Schedule:
  • 5 days/week with 10 hrs/day

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Strength: Standing 50% Walking 20% Sitting 30% Lifting 35 lb. Carrying 35 lb. Pushing 0 ft-lb. Pulling 0 ft-lb. 2. Climbing O Balancing O 3. Stooping O Kneeling O Crouching O Crawling O Reaching Handling C Fingering C
Explanation for Symbols: NP=Not Present, O=Occasionally (0-33%), F= Frequently (34-66%), C=Constantly (67-100%)
About APTIM
APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.
What you can expect from APTIM:
  • Work that is worthy of your time and talent
  • Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
  • Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
  • A voice in making our company better
  • Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $40 per hour. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.
Employee Benefits
APTIM Federal Services, LLC is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/.
  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
  • Company paid and optional Life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
  • 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:
    • APTIM 401(k) Guide
    • APTIM - Helpful Documents

Watch our video:
About APTIM - In Pursuit of Better
#LI-ONSITE #LI-BN1

What APTIM employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom

Apply