Kajaani
Last seen September 18, 2026
Posted September 3, 2026 · 17 days ago
Deadline September 21, 2026 · 2 days left
Backhoe Operator
At a glance
Join our team as a backhoe operator on Finnish construction sites. Experience in earthmoving is a plus but not required. Work is full-time with seasonal opportunities across multiple regions; safety cards required.
Original job descriptionJob description
This vacancy is for a backhoe operator to work on customer sites across Finland. The role involves assisting the excavator operator, with tasks that may include laser usage, pipe installations and trenching. Prior earthmoving experience is advantageous but not mandatory. Employment may be local or travel-based as requested by the candidate, with worksites across Finland including North Ostrobothnia, Lapland, Kainuu, Central Finland and the Helsinki region. Full-time work with seasonal opportunities. Pay is determined according to the infra sector collective agreement and experience. Start date by agreement.
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How this salary compares
Estimated €2,400 - €2,982Est. take-home €1,995 - €2,368
Estimated from 124 comparable listings
18% below this company
€1,931€2,691 median€4,640
Responsibilities
- Assist the excavator operator
- Use lasers as needed
- Install pipes
- Grading/trench filling
Requirements
- Valid occupational safety card (Työturvalikaortti)
- Tieturvakortti
- Kokemus maanrakennusalalta katsotaan eduksi
- Alan koulutus katsotaan eduksi
RekryMesta · 146 open roles
Top locations: Tampere, Finland · 83 · Oulu, Finland · 61 · Helsinki, Finland · 37+97 other locations
| Location | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Tampere, Finland | 83 |
| Oulu, Finland | 61 |
| Helsinki, Finland | 37 |
| Lahti, Finland | 31 |
| Espoo, Finland | 27 |
| Jyväskylä, Finland | 26 |
| Vantaa, Finland | 25 |
| Vaasa, Finland | 23 |
| Kajaani, Finland | 23 |
| Rovaniemi, Finland | 22 |
| Turku, Finland | 22 |
| Kemi, Finland | 21 |
| Tornio, Finland | 18 |
| Pirkanmaa, Finland | 16 |
| Kangasala, Finland | 16 |
| Ii, Finland | 15 |
| Ylöjärvi, Finland | 14 |
| Keminmaa, Finland | 14 |
| Nokia, Finland | 14 |
| Kempele, Finland | 13 |
| Lempäälä, Finland | 13 |
| Hämeenlinna, Finland | 11 |
| Seinäjoki, Finland | 11 |
| Simo, Finland | 10 |
| Pirkkala, Finland | 10 |
| Muhos, Finland | 10 |
| Uusimaa, Finland | 9 |
| Keuruu, Finland | 9 |
| Kouvola, Finland | 8 |
| Pohjois-Pohjanmaa, Finland | 8 |
| Säkylä, Finland | 8 |
| Valkeakoski, Finland | 8 |
| Liminka, Finland | 8 |
| Lieto, Finland | 8 |
| Sotkamo, Finland | 8 |
| Huittinen, Finland | 7 |
| Tuusula, Finland | 7 |
| Pirkanmaa, Tampere | 7 |
| Kotka, Finland | 7 |
| Porvoo, Finland | 7 |
| Järvenpää, Finland | 7 |
| Kainuu, Finland | 6 |
| Pohjanmaa, Finland | 6 |
| Raisio, Finland | 6 |
| Nurmijärvi, Finland | 6 |
| Mäntsälä, Finland | 6 |
| Keski-Suomi, Finland | 5 |
| Vihti, Finland | 5 |
| Jämsä, Finland | 5 |
| Sipoo, Finland | 5 |
| Hyvinkää, Finland | 5 |
| Viitasaari, Finland | 5 |
| Kokkola, Finland | 5 |
| Laukaa, Finland | 5 |
| Äänekoski, Finland | 5 |
| Petäjävesi, Finland | 5 |
| Kittilä, Finland | 5 |
| Saarijärvi, Finland | 5 |
| Kuusamo, Finland | 5 |
| Naantali, Finland | 5 |
| Hankasalmi, Finland | 5 |
| Orivesi, Finland | 5 |
| Asikkala, Finland | 4 |
| Kivijärvi, Finland | 4 |
| Etelä-Pohjanmaa, Finland | 4 |
| Askola, Finland | 4 |
| Kärkölä, Finland | 4 |
| Loviisa, Finland | 4 |
| Joutsa, Finland | 4 |
| Kannonkoski, Finland | 4 |
| Pihtipudas, Finland | 4 |
| Iitti, Finland | 4 |
| Luhanka, Finland | 4 |
| Padasjoki, Finland | 4 |
| Satakunta, Finland | 4 |
| Lohja, Finland | 4 |
| Maalahti, Finland | 4 |
| Salo, Finland | 4 |
| Muurame, Finland | 4 |
| Hollola, Finland | 4 |
| Toivakka, Finland | 4 |
| Orimattila, Finland | 4 |
| Kauniainen, Finland | 4 |
| Marttila, Finland | 4 |
| Kinnula, Finland | 4 |
| Hamina, Finland | 4 |
| Hartola, Finland | 4 |
| Pori, Finland | 4 |
| Heinola, Finland | 4 |
| Konnevesi, Finland | 4 |
| Sysmä, Finland | 4 |
| Uurainen, Finland | 4 |
| Multia, Finland | 4 |
| Janakkala, Finland | 3 |
| Kuopio, Finland | 3 |
| Pyhtää, Finland | 3 |
| Mynämäki, Finland | 3 |
| Virolahti, Finland | 3 |
| Pohjois-Savo, Finland | 3 |
| Miehikkälä, Finland | 3 |
| Role type | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Carpenter | 44 |
| Construction Worker | 32 |
| Excavator Operator | 31 |
| HVAC Installer | 31 |
| Electrician | 24 |
| Electrical Installer | 13 |
| Excavator Foreman | 13 |
| Construction Assistant | 12 |
| Construction Helper | 12 |
| Construction Cleaner | 12 |
| IV Installer | 11 |
| Earthworks Worker | 9 |
| Demolition Worker | 8 |
| Painter | 7 |
| Earthmoving Worker | 7 |
| LVI Installer | 6 |
| Assembler | 6 |
| Formwork Carpenter | 5 |
| Dump Truck Driver | 5 |
| HVAC Technician | 4 |
| HSE Engineer | 4 |
| Stone Installer | 3 |
| Site Supervisor | 3 |
| Shovel Operator | 3 |
| Tile Setter | 3 |
| Bricklayer | 3 |
| Diamond Drill Operator | 3 |
| Element Installation Supervisor | 3 |
| Electrical Works Supervisor | 3 |
| Truck Driver | 3 |
| Rebar Worker | 3 |
| Cleaner | 3 |
| Specialist Cleaner | 2 |
| Account Manager | 2 |
| Concrete Element Finisher | 2 |
| Foreman | 2 |
| CNC Machinist | 2 |
| Telecommunications Installer | 2 |
| Gravel Truck Driver | 2 |
| HVAC Insulator | 2 |
| Construction cleaner | 2 |
| Construction Foreman | 2 |
| Concrete Foreman | 2 |
| Electrical Installers | 2 |
| Earthworks Assistant | 2 |
| Property Maintenance Worker | 2 |
| Forklift Operator | 2 |
| Groundwork Assistant | 2 |
| Plate Welder | 2 |
| Site Engineer | 2 |
| IV Cleaner | 2 |
| Construction Site Engineer | 1 |
| HVAC / Plumbing Supervisor | 1 |
| Fiber Optic Welder | 1 |
| Electrical Works Foreman | 1 |
| Fiber Optic Splicer | 1 |
| HVAC Installation Electrician | 1 |
| Dismantling Worker | 1 |
| Welder | 1 |
| Staircase Cleaner | 1 |
| Forklift Driver | 1 |
| Sheet Metal Bender | 1 |
| Construction Cleaning Lead | 1 |
| Facade Repair Worker | 1 |
| Rebar Ironworker | 1 |
| Tire fitter | 1 |
| Lapiotyöntekijä maanrakennusalalle | 1 |
| Electrical Installation Site Technician | 1 |
| Telescopic forklift driver | 1 |
| Machine Installer | 1 |
| Floor Coater | 1 |
| Maanrakennustyötekijä | 1 |
| Dump truck driver | 1 |
| Open Application | 1 |
| Rail Track Installer | 1 |
| Special Cleaner | 1 |
| Telescopic Handler Operator | 1 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | 1 |
| Sheet Metal Welder | 1 |
| Asbestos Removal Worker | 1 |
| Hot Work Guard | 1 |
| Kaivinkoneen perämies | 1 |
| Tire Fitter | 1 |
| Boom Lift Operator | 1 |
| Groundworker | 1 |
| IV Disinfection Technician | 1 |
| Junior Carpenter | 1 |
| Hot work guard | 1 |
| Interior Carpenter | 1 |
| Concrete element manufacturer | 1 |
| Partition Wall Installer | 1 |
| Junior HVAC Installer | 1 |
| Lathe Operator | 1 |
| HVAC Foreman | 1 |
| Facade Installer | 1 |
| Telecommunications Technician | 1 |
| Suspended Ceiling Installer | 1 |
| HR Recruiter | 1 |
| Pipe Welder | 1 |
| Recruitment Consultant | 1 |
| Role level | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Mid-Level | 397 |
| Senior | 34 |
| Junior | 17 |
| Manager | 8 |
| Intern | 1 |
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