excavator operator

Dexter Construction; Bedford; On-site; GBP 42,726,000 - 51,882,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Pension plan

Job summary

Dexter Construction is seeking an excavator operator to perform heavy equipment operation on-site in Bedford, NS. The role includes conducting pre-operational checks, maintenance tasks, and handling attachments and communications equipment.

Applicants should have 5+ years of experience, outdoor work experience, and be prepared for a fast-paced environment with overtime. Health and pension benefits are included as part of the package.

Qualifications

• Secondary education completed.
• Experience operating heavy equipment in outdoor settings.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as an excavator operator.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment.
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment.
• Lubricate and refuel equipment as needed.
• Secure attachments to equipment.
• Operate two-way radios and other communication devices.
• Perform minor repairs to equipment.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Pre-operational checks

Equipment maintenance

Radio/communication

Minor repairs

Education

5+ years experience

Tools

Backhoe excavator

Loader

Job description

Job details

excavator operator

Posted onAugust 31, 2026 by a licensed third-party for Employer details Dexter Construction

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Outdoors. Tasks: Operate heavy equipment. Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks. Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment. Secure special attachments to equipment. Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment. Perform minor repairs to equipment. Type of heavy equipment operated: Backhoe excavator, loader. Area of work experience: Backfilling. Ditching. Excavation. Fine grading and finishing. Land clearing. Material handling. Rough grading. Slope grooming. Sloping and banking. Stock piling. Sub-grade excavating. Trenching. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Fast-paced environment. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Morning. Experience: 5 years or more. Employment terms options: Night. Day. Weekend. Overtime available. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Pension plan.

• Location Bedford , NS B4A 3Z2
• Work location On site
• Salary $ 28.00 to $ 34.00 HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 60 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Overtime available
• Starts as soon as possible
• Benefits:Health benefits, Financial benefits

• Bedford, NS

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate heavy equipment
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
• Secure special attachments to equipment
• Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment
• Perform minor repairs to equipment

Experience and specialization

Type of heavy equipment operated

• Backhoe excavator, loader

Area of work experience

• Backfilling
• Ditching
• Excavation
• Fine grading and finishing
• Land clearing
• Material handling
• Rough grading
• Slope grooming
• Sloping and banking
• Stock piling
• Sub-grade excavating
• Trenching

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Pension plan

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

• Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-09-21

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