Excavation Labourer

7 days ago

Halifax, Canada Kynock Resources Limited Full time

**Job description**

**Summary**: Reporting to the Project manager and/or site foreman the Labourer is responsible for using hand tools and some heavy equipment to perform the scope of work prescribed drawings and laid out by foreman.
- Uses hand tools and small equipment (ie. tampers) to prepare surfaces to grade and compaction.
- Assists in the installation of in ground piping for water, storm, waste
- Assists taking grades, places grade stakes, installs silt fencing, installs, and places safety barricades, performs general housekeeping duties.
- Perform pre operation inspections of tools and equipment and report deficiencies to supervisor.
- Safely and respectfully operate equipment to meet daily plan and production targets.
- Effective communication using a 2-way radio system
- Understand and adhere to all policies, procedures, and standards
- Train on new equipment when requested
- Take care to utilize materials to their fullest extent looking for opportunities to save or reuse materials where possible.
- Participate and provide feedback during company toolbox meetings
- Work with others in a team environment
- Perform other related duties as assigned

**Technical Competencies**:

- Experience operating various tools and equipment in a construction environment
- Applied and demonstrated ability to operate equipment according to manufacturer recommendations
- Worked in and or around construction sites with knowledge of site service installations (water, sanitary, storm)
- Able assist setting grades using laser level
- Applied knowledge of:

- elevations, grades, slopes
- ditching/trenching
- fine grading
- compaction
- soil and aggregate types
- loading and receiving materials
- Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds over short distances.

**Other Requirements**:

- Must be a current resident of Nova Scotia
- A valid NS driver's license
- Access to a reliable vehicle considered an asset.
- Expertise and proven experience with safe workplace initiatives.

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

**Salary**: $18.00-$24.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Store discount
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Water, Sewer, Storm Installation: 2 years (preferred)
- Working around heavy equipment: 3 years (preferred)
- Construction Labour: 3 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

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