Wheel Loader Operator

Weinrich Contracting Ltd.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 41,328 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

RRSP Program

Boot Allowance

Job summary

A construction services provider in Canada is seeking an experienced Underground Wheel Loader Operator to support water and sewer crews. The role requires 3+ years of experience in operating wheel loaders, a strong understanding of trench safety, and teamwork skills. Key responsibilities include loading and unloading materials, conducting equipment inspections, and ensuring safety on site. Ideal candidates are dependable and punctual, and the position offers benefits such as an RRSP program and boot allowance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience operating wheel loaders in underground water and sewer or heavy civil construction.
• Strong understanding of working around open trenches and underground crews.
• Ability to work in tight areas and active underground job sites.

Responsibilities

• Support the pipe crew with material and aggregate.
• Operate wheel loaders with bucket, forks, and snout.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and maintain safety awareness on site.

Skills

Operating wheel loaders

Job site and trench safety awareness

Team-oriented

Dependability

Punctuality

Education

Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

WHMIS & CSTS 2020 (or willing to obtain)

Job description

WHEEL LOADER OPERATOR – Water & Sewer Construction

Approximate start date: April 2026

WCL is looking for an experienced Underground Wheel Loader Operator to support our water and sewer crews. This role focuses on supporting the pipe crew with material and aggregate and keeping underground operations moving safely and efficiently.

Overview

WCL is looking for an experienced Underground Wheel Loader Operator to support our water and sewer crews. This role focuses on supporting the pipe crew with material and aggregate and keeping underground operations moving safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Support the pipe crew with material and aggregate and keep underground operations moving safely and efficiently.
• Operate wheel loaders with bucket, forks and snout to load/unload pipe and other material, spot aggregate trucks, feed miser boxes and buckets with rock and sand, and string out material ahead of the install crew.
• Work around open trenches and underground crews.
• Work closely with pipe crews, excavator operators, and foremen.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and maintain safety awareness on site.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience operating wheel loaders in underground water and sewer or heavy civil construction
• Strong understanding of working around open trenches and underground crews
• Ability to work in tight areas and active underground job sites
• Comfortable working in tight areas and active underground job sites
• Ability to perform daily equipment inspections
• Strong awareness of job site and trench safety
• Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented

Required Tickets

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

Schedule

• 7:00 AM – 6:30 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, operate safely and support underground crews, you’ll fit right in at WCL.

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

Apply today and get to work.