Tractor Backhoe Operator

Weinrich Contracting Ltd.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

RRSP Program

Boot Allowance

Job summary

A reputable contracting company in Edmonton is seeking an experienced Tractor Backhoe Operator for water and sewer construction. Candidates should have over 3 years of operating experience in heavy civil construction, a valid Class 5 Driver's License, and the ability to work safely around utilities. The role involves equipment inspections and supporting mainline crews with material organization. Enjoy competitive benefits, a structured schedule, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience operating tractor backhoes in water and sewer construction.
• Strong ability to work around live services and utilities.
• Dependable, punctual with a team-oriented mindset.
• Strong understanding of trench safety and underground job site practices.
• Ability to perform daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance.
• Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Operate backhoe for water and sewer construction tasks.
• Support mainline crews with aggregate material organization.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and perform basic maintenance.
• Follow trench safety and underground job site practices.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance.
• Support underground crews safely and as part of a team.

Skills

Operating tractor backhoes

Understanding of trench safety

Working around existing utilities

Team-oriented attitude

Team player

Education

Valid Class 5 Driver's License

WHMIS & CSTS 2020 certification

Job description

Overview

TRACTOR BACKHOE OPERATOR – Water & Sewer Construction

WCL is looking for an experienced Underground Tractor Backhoe Operator to support our water and sewer crews following earthworks. This role focuses on running a hoe pack on a backhoe and potentially a track hoe, compacting clay around existing utilities as well as helping the wheel loader with aggregate and material organization.

What you need

• 3+ years experience operating tractor backhoes in underground water and sewer or heavy civil construction.
• Strong ability to work around existing utilities and live services.
• Comfortable supporting mainline crews with aggregate and material as needed.
• Strong understanding of trench safety and underground job site practices.
• Ability to perform daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance.
• Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented.

Required tickets

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• WHMIS & CSTS 2020 (or willing to obtain).

Schedule

• 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Monday to Friday.
• 8 hour Saturdays (some Saturdays planned off).
• Some rain days off.
• Potential for backfill and prep work on some Sundays and long weekends.

Perks

• Benefits
• RRSP Program
• Boot Allowance

If you show up, work clean, and support underground crews safely, you’ll fit right in at WCL.

We appreciate all applications, but only successful candidates will be contacted.

Apply today and get to work.