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Tractor Backhoe Operator

Job in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Listing for: Weinrich Contracting Ltd.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Heavy Equipment Operator, Construction Labor / Trades
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Heavy Equipment Operator, Construction Labor / Trades
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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.

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.

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