Heavy Equipment Operator

2 days ago

Halifax, Canada Atlantic Road Construction & Paving Ltd. Full time

**Heavy Equipment Operator - Atlantic Road Construction & Paving**

**Requirements**:

- 3 years operating heavy equipment.
- Solid understanding of construction, maintenance techniques & how to safely use equipment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to perform routine equipment maintenance.
- Highly organized with keen attention to detail.
- Effective time management skills with the ability to manage many tasks.
- Possess a positive attitude and the ability to work with mínimal supervision.
- Heavy Equipment Operator trade certification considered an asset.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Check equipment before operating to ensure that mechanical, safety and emergency components are in good working order.
- Adhere to workplace safety policies, regulation, and compliance.
- Communicate any unsafe conditions or accident/injuries immediately to the supervisor.
- Demonstrate continuous efforts to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes and work cooperatively to provide quality customer service.
- Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work as required.
- Keep detailed and accurate reports and documentation.
- Maneuver trucks/heavy equipment into loading or unloading positions, follow signals from crew members as needed, check that vehicle position is correct and any special loading equipment is properly positioned.
- Operate equipment such as mobile radios and telephones to exchange necessary information to supervisors or other operators.
- Ensure that any debris caused by loading/unloading of equipment is cleaned up.
- Other duties as required

**We offer**:

- Starting rate of $23 per hour or more, depending on experience.
- Medical & Dental coverage.
- RRSP matching.
- Friendly & respectful management team that will help you succeed.

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

**Salary**: From $23.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Halifax, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- operating: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Drivers License (required)

Work Location: One location

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