excavator operator
- Bedford, NS, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
5 years or more
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
Tasks
Type of heavy equipment operated
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Health benefits
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for youths
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
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
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
- 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
- Steel-toed safety boots
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
- Pension plan
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
More about this job
Responsibilities
Operate heavy equipment, including backhoes, excavators, and loaders, and perform pre-operational checks, cleaning, lubrication, refueling, and minor repairs. Attach specialized equipment, communicate using two-way radios, and carry out earthwork such as excavation, grading, trenching, and land clearing.
Requirements
A secondary school graduation certificate and at least five years of experience are specified. The role requires on-site outdoor work, physical capability, attention to detail, and steel-toed safety boots.
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Backhoe Operation
- Excavator Operation
- Loader Operation
- Equipment Inspection
- Equipment Maintenance
- Minor Equipment Repairs
- Backfilling
- Ditching
- Excavation
- Fine Grading
- Land Clearing
- Material Handling
- Rough Grading
- Trenching
- Two-Way Radio Communication
Benefits
- Dental Plan
- Health Care Plan
- Vision Care Benefits
- Pension Plan
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Trades
Keywords
- Heavy Equipment
- Backhoe
- Excavator
- Loader
- Pre-Operational Checks
- Equipment Maintenance
- Minor Repairs
- Special Attachments
- Two-Way Radios
- Backfilling
- Ditching
- Excavation
- Fine Grading
- Land Clearing
- Material Handling
- Rough Grading
- Slope Grooming
- Stockpiling
- Sub-Grade Excavating
- Trenching
- Outdoor Work
- Steel-Toed Safety Boots
- Construction