Heavy Equipment Operator: Road & Site Prep Specialist

Alva Construction Limited; North Lochaber; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Alva Construction Limited, based in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator to support projects across the province. The role requires operating backhoe excavators, loaders, bulldozers, off-highway trucks and rollers, with responsibilities including grading, trenching and site preparation.

You will perform pre-operational inspections, safety checks, and coordinate with supervisors on busy construction sites.

Qualifications

• Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently on construction sites.
• Perform pre-operational inspections and daily safety checks on equipment.
• Coordinate with supervisors and other workers on active sites.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as backhoe, loader, bulldozer, off-highway truck, and roller.
• Excavate, move and grade earth and materials as required by projects.
• Perform routine maintenance and report equipment issues.
• Follow site safety procedures and wear required PPE.
• Record daily equipment usage and site activities.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Pre-operational inspections

Safety consciousness

Site coordination

Education

Secondary school graduation

Job description

Alva Construction Limited, based in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator to support projects across the province. The role requires operating backhoe excavators, loaders, bulldozers, off-highway trucks and rollers, with responsibilities including grading, trenching and site preparation.

You will perform pre-operational inspections, safety checks, and coordinate with supervisors on busy construction sites.