Excavator operator

Special T Septic & Excavation
Hammonds Plains, NS
Posted today
Job Details:
$25.00 - $32.00 / hour
Full-time
Experienced
Benefits:
Health Insurance
Life Insurance

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Join Our Team as an Excavator Operator!

Company: Special T Septic & Excavation

Location: Hammonds Plains, NS

Salary: $25.00 to $32.00 hourly (to be negotiated)

About the Job

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level? Special T Septic & Excavation is seeking a dedicated and skilled Excavator Operator to join our dynamic team. This is a permanent position that offers a variety of work settings and the opportunity to operate heavy equipment in diverse environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Interpret blueprints, maps, drawings, and specifications to plan methods or sequences of operation.
  • Operate heavy equipment including backhoe excavators, loaders, bulldozers, and dump trucks.
  • Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment and perform minor repairs as needed.
  • Measure distance, volume, length, and weight to ensure accuracy in operations.
  • Prepare accident reports and secure special attachments to equipment.
  • Clean and lubricate equipment and refill tanks to maintain optimal performance.

Work Environment

This role involves working outdoors in various conditions, including:

  • Hot and dusty environments
  • Extremely cold weather

Requirements

  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 30 to 55 hours per week
  • Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • Experience: Experience is an asset or equivalent experience

Qualifications

  • Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
  • Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
  • Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
  • Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate

Skills and Experience

We are looking for candidates with experience in:

  • Backfilling
  • Demolition
  • Ditching
  • Excavation
  • Fine grading and finishing
  • Land clearing and landscaping
  • Snow removal and stumping
  • Trenching

Work Conditions

As an Excavator Operator, you will be responsible for supervising septic systems installers and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Attention to detail is crucial in this role.

Benefits

We value our employees and offer a range of benefits, including:

  • Health care plan
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Free parking available
  • Team building opportunities
  • Variable or compressed work week

Support for Mature Workers

We are committed to supporting mature workers with:

  • Phased retirement options for gradually reducing workload
  • Phased re-entry options for those returning to work after retirement

Join Us!

If you are passionate about operating heavy equipment and want to be part of a supportive team, we encourage you to apply. Your skills and dedication can make a significant impact at Special T Septic & Excavation!

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