Heavy Equipment Operator Alva Construction Limited Location: 5600 Lochaber Road, Antigonish, NS B2G 2J4, with work performed at various construction and project sites throughout Nova Scotia.

Salary: $23.60 hourly Permanent employment, Full time Early morning, Morning, Day As soon as possible About Alva Construction Limited Alva Construction Limited is a Nova Scotia-based construction company located in Antigonish. The company undertakes construction and site-development projects at various locations throughout the province, including work involving road construction, excavation, site preparation, grading, trenching, material movement, and related heavy equipment operations. Due to the nature of the construction industry, employees may be assigned to different project and construction sites throughout Nova Scotia based on operational and project requirements.

Languages English

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate In office Work Work must be completed at the employer’s location and at various construction/project sites throughout Nova Scotia. There is no option to work remotely. Operate heavy equipment, including backhoe excavators, loaders, bulldozers/dozers, off-highway trucks and rollers Operate excavating equipment and power shovels to excavate and move rock, soil, gravel, ore and other materials at construction sites, pits, quarries and other project locations Operate heavy equipment for road construction, site preparation, excavation, grading, trenching and related construction activities Excavate trenches and prepare sites according to project specifications Load, move, spread and level earth, gravel,



rock and other construction materials Conduct pre-operational inspections and safety checks on equipment before use Monitor equipment performance and identify mechanical or operational concerns Complete equipment inspection reports, onboard records, logbooks and other required documentation Follow site-specific safety procedures and company health and safety requirements Work safely around other equipment, vehicles and personnel on active construction sites Perform other related heavy equipment operating duties as required based on project needs Type of Heavy Equipment Operated Backhoe excavator Off-highway truck Area of Work Experience Haul road construction and maintenance Excavation Site preparation Material handling and earthmoving Road construction General construction Excavation and site development Transportation/Travel Information Willing to travel regularly Must be willing and able to work at various construction/project sites throughout Nova Scotia Work in outdoor environments and varying weather conditions Ability to work around heavy machinery and active construction sites Ability to perform duties safely in a fast-paced construction environment Safety Requirements and Personal Protective Equipment WHMIS training/certification is required.

Support for Youths Participates in government or community programs or initiatives that support youth employment Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to help create a welcoming and inclusive work environment for youth A Canadian citizen A permanent resident of Canada A temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

📌 Heavy equipment operator (NOC 73400) (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Alva Construction
📍 Nova Scotia