Heavy Equipment Operator

6 months ago

Halifax, Canada The Miller Group Full time

**About Us**

The Miller Group, a subsidiary of Colas Canada, is a Canadian leader in the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure since 1917.

We provide exceptional customer service and operational support using our time-proven construction methods and innovative technologies, alongside the highest quality products and materials.

We leverage our global network to foster positive relationships that make a lasting difference in the communities where we live and work. Whether it is making your commute more efficient, keeping our communities safe, or making remote areas more accessible, at Miller we are proud to Build Greatness in everything we do.

Cumberland Paving and Contracting is part of Miller Paving Atlantic, based in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Cumberland Paving and Contracting provides the public and private sectors with road construction, paving, road and structure rehabilitation, engineering construction, aggregate-based materials, highway operations, and maintenance services.

Join our team to unlock a world of opportunities for professional growth and development. We believe in providing competitive compensation packages to our employees, including comprehensive benefits and a robust pension plan ensuring your financial security for the future. We’re dedicated to investing in our employees’ success and offer various avenues for career advancement within our organization

**Minimum Qualifications**:

- 2 years experience operating an excavator
- Able to read and interpret drawings
- Ability to travel with the crew throughout the local area

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Ability to use grade laser & pipe laser
- Experience in sloping, trenching, lowering pipe, materials and tools and backfilling
- Experience working with shoring and trench boxes

**Day in the Life**

Calling all heavy equipment operators You’ll be the powerhouse behind the controls of 13 ton to 30 ton excavators, operating a variety of large machinery. Your responsibilities will include safely manoeuvring equipment to perform tasks such as digging trenches, grading land, and lifting materials, ensuring trenches are excavated to the proper depth/grade. You’ll also be responsible for performing all fluid level checks and conducting routine maintenance on the equipment, cleaning, servicing, and performing minor repairs to ensure optimal performance. Conducting pre-operational checks on equipment, completing maintenance records, and daily equipment logs will also all be crucial to the job. Are you ready to take the wheel and drive your career to new heights?

**Culture**

At Miller, we want every employee to feel connected, where creativity and innovation thrive, and your contributions make a real impact. Our supportive and inclusive atmosphere encourages open communication, ensuring every team member feels heard and valued. With a commitment to flexibility, opportunities for professional development, and a shared passion for excellence, we are more than just colleagues - we are a community dedicated to Building Greatness together.

If you are seeking a workplace that values employees, challenges you to reach new heights, and celebrates your achievements, Miller is the place for you. Build your career with us
- At our core; we are our people. We succeed because we respect our people and invest in their development, safety and well-being. Miller is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion are key attributes to building greatness. Miller’s core values of Integrity and Community welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Accountability, means that we own our actions, our decisions and our results. As a Miller employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to our inclusive culture._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

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