ns heavy equipment operators Jobs – 93 Openings This Week

Equipment Operator
GFL Environmental —Centre Burlington, NS
- Full-time
- English
- High school diploma or GED
Equipment Operator
GFL Environmental —Little Forks, NS
- Full-time
- English
- High school diploma or GED
Heavy Equipment Operators
ROSCOE CONSTRUCTION —Cambridge Station, NS
Heavy Equipment Operator
Municipal Group of Companies —Goodwood, NS
- Full-time
- Heavy equipment operation
- Communication skills
heavy equipment operator
G & C Hughes Enterprises Limited —New Ross, NS
- $20–$30 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- First Aid Certification
- Profit sharing
- Dental care
heavy equipment operator
Chapman Bros. Construction Ltd. —New Glasgow, NS
- $23–$29 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- English
- First Aid Certification
- Flexible schedule
construction labourer
ARIA FLOORING LTD —Halifax, NS
- $20 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Travel
12d
Crane Operator
Irving Equipment —Dartmouth, NS
- Full-time
- Travel
- Communication skills
Off Road Truck Driver
Brycon Construction Limited —Dartmouth, NS
- Overtime
- Construction
- In-person
- Dental care
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Equipment Operator Trainer (Year Round) (Sydney River)
Province of Nova Scotia —Sydney River, NS
- $30.12 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Organizational skills
- Computer skills
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
2d
Equipment Operator (Year Round) (Chezzetcook)
Province of Nova Scotia —Head Of Chezzetcook, NS
- $29.12 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction
- Mechanical knowledge
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
12d
Heavy Equipment Operator
Brycon Construction Limited —Dartmouth, NS
- Overtime
- Heavy equipment operation
- Construction
- In-person
- Dental care
Quick apply
Equipment Operator
Savage Services —Sydney, NS
- Overtime
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Profit sharing
- Disability insurance
Quick apply
2h
Grader Operators
Municipal Group of Companies —Bridgewater, NS
- Construction
Experienced Excavator Operator
Advantage Contracting —Bridgewater, NS
- From $30 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- First Aid Certification
- Construction
- Dental care
- Life insurance
Quick apply
15h
Experienced Excavator Operator
Advantage Contracting —Windsor, NS
- $30–$38 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- First Aid Certification
- Construction
- Dental care
- Life insurance
Quick apply
Class 3 - Boom Truck Operator
Payzant Building Products —Fall River, NS
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Mechanical knowledge
Quick apply
12d
Experienced Excavator Operator (5+ Years) – Mainline Pipe
Harbour Construction Company Limited —Dartmouth, NS
- From $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy equipment operation
- English
- Construction
- Dental care
- Life insurance
Quick apply
Machine Operator/Labourer
Town of Antigonish —Antigonish, NS
- $32.13–$33.50 an hour
- Temporary
- High school diploma or GED
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
Quick apply
Class 1 / Class 3 Driver & Driller Helper
Logan Drilling Group —Stewiacke, NS
- $23–$27 an hour
- Overtime
- Construction
- In-person
- Commercial driving
- Dental care
- Vision care
Quick apply
8d
Experienced Excavator Operator
Elmsdale Aggregates —Lantz, NS
- $25–$35 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy equipment operation
- Construction
- Commercial driving
- Dental care
Quick apply
9d
Sandblaster - Heavy Equipment / Trucks
Dependable Truck & Tank Ltd —Dartmouth, NS
- $25–$30 an hour
- Full-time
- Dental care
- Life insurance
Quick apply
Excavator Operator - Construction
Allterrain Contracting Inc. —Halifax, NS
- $25–$35 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction
- In-person
- Dental care
- Vision care
Quick apply
Hoist Operator
Safety Net Security —Halifax, NS
- $18–$25 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Heavy lifting
- Forklift
- Construction
Quick apply
Environmental Services Operator
GFL Environmental —Goffs, NS
- Full-time
- Up to 50% travel
- Travel
- Mechanical knowledge
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program

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Equipment Operator

GFL Environmental
Centre Burlington, NS

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

RRSP match

Skills

English
High school diploma or GED
Class 3 Licence

Full job description

The Equipment Operator position involves the operation of heavy equipment and the inspection of material arriving at the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

Adhere to and enforce health and safety policies and procedures, use proper personal protective equipment and other safety equipment.
Ensures compliance with WCB safety procedures.
Operate heavy equipment regularly including:
Landfill Compactor.
Dozer.
Excavator.
Rock Truck.
Assess incoming material for disposal to determine the contamination rates, determine when contamination levels are exceeded and communicate accordingly.
Interact with the customers (public and contract haulers) delivering material, other staff, service providers, etc. in a courteous and professional manner.
Shape landfill cells and add daily cover according to sequencing plans and as directed.
Perform inspection and maintenance checks of equipment daily.
Grease/lubricate equipment, check and add fluids to equipment daily.
Steer, guide and or drive the above listed equipment at the assigned site, if the equipment is used at the particular site(s) using steering wheel, shifters, levers, buttons and pedals.
Clean trash and mud from tracks of heavy equipment by pulling and or cutting material away from tracks and gear mechanisms at least once daily or more frequently if needed.
Use a two-way radio to communicate with co-workers in the field and or office regarding work activities, requirements, and priorities for the work day.
Maintain appearance of the grounds and facility.
Attend safety and branch meetings.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Conform in all respects with applicable federal, provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.
Perform snow removal activities prior to the facility operating hours.
Assist with site maintenance including small construction projects.
Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Completion of a recognized heavy equipment course.
Valid Class 3 driver’s license.
Mechanically inclined with the capability of troubleshooting when issues arise with site equipment.
Ability to obtain Landfill Operations Certification if needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Must be self-motivated, a reliable team player.
Demonstrate ability to follow instructions and work under little supervision.
Apply common sense understanding to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in a standardized setting.
Ability to perform the four basic functions of math and to be able to read and understand the meaning of equipment gauges.
Must have the ability to read, speak, understand and write the English language.

Physical/Mental Demands:

Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell.
Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to frequently lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions:

Constantly exposed to loud noise, humidity, outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, fumes and airborne particles.
Work environment is usually moderate to loud.
Work in outdoor environment inside heavy equipment covered cab, but exposed to all weather conditions, except lightning storms.
Occasionally work in high precarious places.
Work in outdoor environment 100% of the time.

What We Offer

Competitive hourly wage
100% company-paid benefits (no out-of-pocket premiums)
Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
RRSP matching program

Uniforms provided
Fair vacation practices
Career development opportunities

#GFLTalent

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact [email protected]

Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.

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