Construction Labourer

Atlantic Road Construction & Paving is a large heavy civil construction company specializing in mass excavation, drilling and blasting, pipeline placement, concrete placement and asphalt paving. We are currently looking to hire energetic, hard-working people to join our team in Liverpool, Nova Scotia. Work is currently underway and will be going strong through to Christmas. We are looking to hire 1 labourer & 1 Excavator Operator to work in the area that have their own reliable transportation to get to the work site. Rate of pay dependant on position and relevant previous experience.

Labourer Requirements:

- Must be reliable, punctual and possess a positive attitude.
- Comfortable working in all weather conditions.
- Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs repetitively & capable of physically demanding manual labour.
- Able to work as a team and communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers, ensuring all tasks are being completed in a safe and timely manner.
- Valid class 5 drivers license and/or reliable transportation to and from work.
- Previous experience as a construction labourer preferred.

Labourer Responsibilities:

- Thoroughly inspect tools and equipment daily.
- Participate in safety conscious activities such as tailgate meetings every morning.
- Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all rules and regulations set forward by foremen.
- Loading and unloading construction materials.
- Perform a large variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labour.
- Possibility of working in confined spaces such as trenches, manholes, etc.
- Other various construction related activities as instructed

Operator 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.

Operator 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

Rate of pay depends on previous relevant experience.