Heavy Equipment Operator

ARCP; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental coverage

RRSP matching

Friendly management team

Job summary

Atlantic Road Construction & Paving (ARCP) in HRM is seeking experienced Heavy Equipment Operators to join our team. Reporting to the Site Foreman, you will operate heavy equipment on ARCP job sites, ensuring safe operation and supporting efficient project progress.

We value a solid understanding of construction and maintenance, the ability to perform finish grade work, water and sewer installation, and to work with minimal supervision. Training is available for less-experienced candidates.

Qualifications

• 3 years operating heavy equipment preferred; training available for candidates with less experience.
• Solid understanding of construction, maintenance techniques and safe equipment use.
• Capable of finish grade work, water & sewer installation, in tight spaces.

Responsibilities

• Check equipment before operating to ensure mechanical, safety and emergency components are in good working order.
• Adhere to workplace safety policies, regulations, and compliance.
• Communicate unsafe conditions or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Demonstrate efforts to improve operations, reduce turnaround times and cooperate to provide quality service.
• Perform maintenance such as cleaning, lubricating and minor repairs.
• Keep detailed and accurate reports and documentation.
• Maneuver trucks/heavy equipment into loading/unloading positions and follow signals as needed.
• Operate equipment such as mobile radios and telephones to exchange information with supervisors or other operators.
• Ensure debris from loading/unloading is cleaned up.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Finish grade work

Time management

Education

Heavy Equipment Operator trade certification

Job description

Atlantic Road Construction & Paving is a well established heavy civil construction company specializing in mass excavation, drilling and blasting, pipe and underground utility, concrete placement and asphalt paving. We are currently looking to hire experienced Heavy Equipment Operators to join our growing team in the HRM. Reporting to the Site Foreman, the successful candidate will be responsible for operating heavy equipment on ARCP job sites.

Requirements:

• 3 years operating heavy equipment preferred, however we are willing to train candidates with less experience.
• Solid understanding of construction, maintenance techniques & how to safely use equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Capable and confident doing finish grade work, water & sewer installation, and working in tight spaces.
  
• Effective time management skills with the ability to manage many tasks.
• 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.
• 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

We offer:

• Starting rate depending on experience.
• Medical & Dental coverage.
• RRSP matching.
• Friendly & respectful management team that will help you succeed.