Backhoe Operator

**About us**

Tandem Networks Inc. is an Ottawa based company, established in 2008 offering a wide range of outside plant and inside plant construction and engineering services to telecommunications service providers. As a single source contractor, Tandem is responsible for coordinating the necessary resources to ensure the work is completed on time and on budget to pre-determined quality and industry standards. Tandem also ensures to provide the intangible that customers appreciate. Our company is built upon strong working professionals who strive for success.

**Duties**:

- Operate backhoes, loaders, and other heavy equipment to perform various construction tasks
- Excavate and dig trenches for utility lines and foundations
- Load and unload materials using the backhoe or loader
- Transport materials and equipment using dump trucks or water trucks
- Bulldoze and level terrain for construction projects
- Assist with horizontal drilling operations
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment to ensure proper functioning

**Skills**:

- Proficient in operating backhoes, loaders, and other heavy equipment
- Knowledge of safety procedures and regulations related to equipment operation
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans and blueprints
- Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
- Good communication skills to coordinate with team members on the job site

If you are a skilled Backhoe Operator looking for an opportunity to work on diverse construction projects, we encourage you to apply. We offer competitive pay and benefits, as well as opportunities for career growth within our company.

**Salary**: $28.00-$34.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Gloucester, ON K1G 3N4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person