Casual Heavy Equipment Operators

Municipality of East Hants - 3 Jobs

Georgefield, NS

In-person

Relief / Casual

Experienced

Posted 6 days ago

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Do you have experience using heavy equipment? Are you mechanically inclined? Are you looking for casual daytime shifts from Monday-Saturday?

We are recruiting for Heavy Equipment Operators for casual shifts at the East Hants Waste Management Centre in Georgefield, NS.

This position operates heavy equipment and machinery, and performs minor equipment repairs, participates in general maintenance for site buildings and grounds, and supports activities in the scale house.

Qualifications:

Successful completion of Grade 12 or GED equivalent.
Familiarity and experience with operating heavy equipment.
Mechanically inclined with the ability to carry out minor mechanical repairs on equipment.
Physically able to lift up to 70 pounds and perform strenuous activities over long periods of time.
Valid class 5 driver's license. Drivers abstract required.
Clean criminal record check.

Working Conditions

May work under extreme weather conditions and around loud noises, foul odours, and garbage or waste materials.
Ability to work during the operational hours of the Waste Management Centre.
Shifts are available on a regular or fill-in basis, based on your availability.

Hourly rate: $24.00/hr-$30.00/hr depending on experience.

Deadline to apply: Ad will be posted until position filled.

If you require an accommodation to assist in the application process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or (902) 883-6203

Company Website: http://www.easthants.ca

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About Municipality of East Hants

East Hants is a vibrant and fast-growing community with a unique offering of urban and rural living, bordering the Halifax Regional Municipality. East Hants is home to one of the youngest and fastest growing populations in Atlantic Canada with over 27% of the population being under age 25, and the second-highest population growth in Nova Scotia in 2021, behind the Halifax Regional Municipality.

The Municipality of East Hants offers diverse career opportunities, modern facilities, an innovative, continuous improvement culture and a Flexible Work Policy with a focus on work-life balance.

We live a work culture of teamwork, trust, and service excellence where team members feel valued, respected and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We are looking for team members who enjoy a collaborative, solutions-based work environment with a high degree of trust and autonomy, are committed to personal and team professional development, are passionate about community and are excited about the idea of being part of building the future in a fast-growing Municipality.

The main Municipal office is located at the Lloyd E. Matheson Centre in Elmsdale, NS. Additional worksites throughout East Hants include facilities for the Water Utility, the East Hants Aquatic Centre, the East Hants Sportsplex, Burntcoat Head Park, Fundy Tidal Interpretive Centre, the East Hants Waste Management Centre, and multiple parks, trails, and playgrounds.

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