excavator operator

Municipal Group of Companies; Bedford; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Pension plan

Job summary

Municipal Group of Companies in Bedford, Nova Scotia, is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to perform site work at the designated location. The role requires 5+ years of experience, valid on-site work, and the ability to conduct pre-operational checks and routine maintenance.

You will operate backhoe excavator and loader, perform daily inspections, and work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment with a focus on safety and accuracy.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more work experience with heavy equipment.
• On-site work at a physical location with no remote option.
• Operates equipment like backhoe excavator and loader.
• Pre-operational checks and basic repairs.

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

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