Heavy Equipment Operator - Mainline Backhoe / Underground Utilities

Job Description

Job Description

DIRECT HIRE | FULL-TIME
$71/hour ($48/hour at labor rate and $30/hr for base rate) | Travel to assigned job sites required

Heavy Equipment Operator – Mainline Backhoe / Underground Utilities

Murphy’s Family Staffing is hiring an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator for underground utility and heavy civil construction projects in the Mountain Top and Lehigh Valley, PA areas.

We’re looking for someone who has worked on a mainline pipe crew and personally operated a backhoe digging trenches for underground pipe installation. You must understand how your work supports the pipe crew, from opening the trench to preparing for pipe placement and backfill.

Mainline digging experience is the priority for this opening. General experience running haul trucks, loading material, pushing off dump sites, or grading with a dozer alone does not meet this position’s requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Operate a backhoe and other assigned equipment for mainline trench excavation and underground utility installation.
• Work closely with the foreman, pipe layers, and ground crew to keep excavation and pipe installation moving safely and efficiently.
• Excavate to required line, grade, and depth while working around existing underground utilities.
• Assist with backfilling, site preparation, and other equipment work as needed.
• Complete equipment inspections and report maintenance or operating concerns.
• Travel to assigned project locations.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience operating a backhoe for mainline pipe installation on an underground utility or heavy civil crew.
• Hands-on experience digging pipe trenches, rather than only moving material or performing general site work.
• Ability to follow grade direction and coordinate with workers in and around the excavation.
• Understanding of safe excavation practices and working around existing utilities.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to job sites.
• Ability to discuss the equipment you operated, the pipe projects you worked on, and your specific responsibilities.

Additional Pipe Crew Opportunity

Operators with underground pipe crew experience running loaders and performing backfill may also be considered for a separate need. Please clearly identify whether your background is in mainline digging or loader/backfill work.

Apply Today

If you’ve worked on a mainline crew and know how to dig for pipe installation, we want to hear from you.

Submit your resume with the equipment you’ve operated and the type of underground pipe work you’ve performed.

Keywords: Mainline Backhoe Operator, Mainline Excavation, Underground Utilities, Pipeline Equipment Operator, Pipe Crew, Heavy Civil Construction, Trenching, Backfill Operator, Loader Operator.

Murphy’s Family Staffing is a direct-hire recruiting firm focused on connecting experienced professionals and skilled tradespeople with quality employers and long-term career opportunities.

We are not a temporary staffing agency. The positions we recruit for are direct-hire opportunities, meaning qualified candidates are hired directly by the employer.

Our goal is simple: connect good people with good companies and help candidates find opportunities where they can build a long-term career.

We specialize in direct-hire recruiting across construction, skilled trades, manufacturing, industrial, operations, management, and other hard-to-fill positions. We work closely with our clients to understand exactly what they are looking for, and we take the same approach with every candidate we represent.

We want to understand your experience, skills, pay expectations, location, and career goals so we can match you with direct-hire opportunities that actually make sense.

The employers we partner with often offer competitive pay, overtime opportunities, strong benefits, advancement potential, and long-term stability. Depending on the position, opportunities may also include prevailing wage work, bonuses, company vehicles, paid time off, retirement plans, health benefits, and other incentives.

At Murphy’s Family Staffing, you are more than just a resume. We believe recruiting should be straightforward, responsive, and respectful. We communicate with candidates throughout the hiring process and work to put qualified people in front of employers who value their experience.

Most importantly, Murphy’s Family Staffing specializes in direct-hire placement. Our goal is not to place you in a short-term assignment. Our goal is to help you get hired directly by a quality employer and find a position you can grow with for years to come.

If you are looking for better pay, better opportunities, career advancement, or simply the right company to call home, Murphy’s Family Staffing is here to help make that connection.

Direct Hire. Better Opportunities. Long-Term Careers.

Company Description

Murphy’s Family Staffing is a direct-hire recruiting firm focused on connecting experienced professionals and skilled tradespeople with quality employers and long-term career opportunities.\r\rWe are not a temporary staffing agency. The positions we recruit for are direct-hire opportunities, meaning qualified candidates are hired directly by the employer.\r\rOur goal is simple: connect good people with good companies and help candidates find opportunities where they can build a long-term career.\r\rWe specialize in direct-hire recruiting across construction, skilled trades, manufacturing, industrial, operations, management, and other hard-to-fill positions. We work closely with our clients to understand exactly what they are looking for, and we take the same approach with every candidate we represent.\r\rWe want to understand your experience, skills, pay expectations, location, and career goals so we can match you with direct-hire opportunities that actually make sense.\r\rThe employers we partner with often offer competitive pay, overtime opportunities, strong benefits, advancement potential, and long-term stability. Depending on the position, opportunities may also include prevailing wage work, bonuses, company vehicles, paid time off, retirement plans, health benefits, and other incentives.\r\rAt Murphy’s Family Staffing, you are more than just a resume. We believe recruiting should be straightforward, responsive, and respectful. We communicate with candidates throughout the hiring process and work to put qualified people in front of employers who value their experience.\r\rMost importantly, Murphy’s Family Staffing specializes in direct-hire placement. Our goal is not to place you in a short-term assignment. Our goal is to help you get hired directly by a quality employer and find a position you can grow with for years to come.\r\rIf you are looking for better pay, better opportunities, career advancement, or simply the right company to call home, Murphy’s Family Staffing is here to help make that connection.\r\rDirect Hire. Better Opportunities. Long-Term Careers.