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.
- Robust 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.