Asphalt Crew Operators

ARCP; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting rate depending on experience

Medical & Dental coverage

RRSP matching

Friendly & respectful management team

Job summary

Atlantic Road Construction & Paving is seeking experienced Heavy Equipment Operators to join the paving crew in Dartmouth, NS. You should have proven experience operating a roller, skid steer or backhoe on paving projects and a valid NS driver's license.

You'll assist with grading and asphalt paving, perform routine maintenance, and follow safety policies. The team offers competitive starting pay, medical and dental coverage, RRSP matching, and a respectful management team.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a roller, skid steer or backhoe on paving crews.
• Valid Nova Scotia driver's license required.
• Experience in grading and asphalt paving.
• Solid understanding of construction and safe equipment use.
• Mechanical aptitude for routine equipment maintenance.
• Attention to detail with ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Check equipment before operation to ensure safety and reliability.
• Adhere to safety policies, regulations and compliance.
• Communicate unsafe conditions or injuries to supervisor immediately.
• Improve operations and streamline processes while ensuring quality service.
• Clean, lubricate and perform maintenance as required.
• Position and operate equipment according to crew signals and loading procedures.
• Exchange information with supervisors or other operators via radios/phones.
• Ensure debris from loading/unloading is cleaned up.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Roller operation

Skid steer operation

Backhoe operation

Valid NS Driver's License

Grading

Asphalt paving

Equipment maintenance

Job description

Atlantic Road Construction & Paving is a well established heavy civil construction company specializing in mass excavation, drilling & blasting, pipe & underground utility placement, concrete placement, and asphalt paving. We are looking to hire individuals who are experienced running various pieces of heavy equipment on the paving crew.

Requirements:

• Experience operating a roller, skid steer or backhoe on a paving crew
• Valid NS Drivers License required.
• Experience in grading and asphalt paving.
• Solid understanding of construction, maintenance techniques & how to safely use equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Possess a positive attitude and the ability to work with minimal 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.
• 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 depending on experience.
• Medical & Dental coverage.
• RRSP matching.
• Friendly & respectful management team that will help you succeed.