Job details
excavator operator
Posted onAugust 31, 2026 by a licensed third-party for Employer details Dexter Construction

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site setting: 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. Area of work experience: 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. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Morning. Experience: 5 years or more. Employment terms options: Night. Day. Weekend. Overtime available. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Pension plan.

Location Bedford , NS B4A 3Z2
Work location On site
Salary $ 28.00 to $ 34.00 HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 60 hours per week
Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Overtime available
Starts as soon as possible
Benefits:Health benefits, Financial benefits

Bedford, NS

Overview
Languages
English

Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience
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

Responsibilities
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

Experience and specialization
Type of heavy equipment operated
Backhoe excavator, loader

Area of work experience
Backfilling
Ditching
Excavation
Fine grading and finishing
Land clearing
Material handling
Rough grading
Slope grooming
Sloping and banking
Stock piling
Sub-grade excavating
Trenching

Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Physically demanding
Attention to detail
Fast-paced environment

Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots

Advantages
Health benefits
Dental plan
Health care plan
Vision care benefits

Financial advantages
Pension plan

Employment groups
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

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:

a Canadian citizen
a permanent resident of Canada
a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada . The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until
2026-09-21

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📌 excavator operator (Nova Scotia)
🏢 DEXTER CONSTRUCTION
📍 Nova Scotia