Tractor Backhoe Operator
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 3+ years experience operating tractor backhoes in underground water and sewer or heavy civil construction.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
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
We appreciate all applications, but only successful candidates will be contacted.
Apply today and get to work.
About Weinrich Contracting Ltd.
Weinrich Contracting Ltd. is an earth works and heavy civil construction company who specializes in excavation, road construction, subdivision development, site preparation, site clean-up, oil and gas construction, and reclamation. WCL predominantly operates in the urban Edmonton and surrounding area, but often operate in the northern and central Alberta oil and gas industry. WCL offers a fantastic opportunity to join a leading team in the heavy civil construction industry. We offer a friendly, fast paced environment with plenty of room for career advancement, great benefits, and a strong team of professionals.
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.
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
- WHMIS & CSTS 2020 (or willing to obtain).
- 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.
- Benefits
- RRSP Program
- Boot Allowance
We appreciate all applications, but only successful candidates will be contacted.
Apply today and get to work.
About Weinrich Contracting Ltd.
Weinrich Contracting Ltd. is an earth works and heavy civil construction company who specializes in excavation, road construction, subdivision development, site preparation, site clean-up, oil and gas construction, and reclamation. WCL predominantly operates in the urban Edmonton and surrounding area, but often operate in the northern and central Alberta oil and gas industry. WCL offers a fantastic opportunity to join a leading team in the heavy civil construction industry. We offer a friendly, fast paced environment with plenty of room for career advancement, great benefits, and a strong team of professionals.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Operate a tractor backhoe and track hoe to compact clay around utilities and support water and sewer crews. Assist with aggregate and material organization using a wheel loader.
Requirements
Requires 3+ years of experience in underground water/sewer or heavy civil construction and a valid Class 5 Driver's License. Candidates must have WHMIS and CSTS 2020 certifications or be willing to obtain them.
Skills
- Tractor Backhoe Operation
- Track Hoe Operation
- Underground Utility Work
- Clay Compaction
- Material Organization
- Trench Safety
- Equipment Inspection
- Basic Maintenance
- Water and Sewer Construction
Benefits
- RRSP Program
- Boot Allowance
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Trades
- Manufacturing
- Transportation
Keywords
- Tractor Backhoe
- Track Hoe
- Underground Utilities
- Water and Sewer Construction
- Heavy Civil Construction
- Trench Safety
- WHMIS
- CSTS 2020
- Class 5 Driver's License
- Earthworks
- Excavation
- Aggregate Organization
- Clay Compaction