Heavy Equipment OperatorAlva Construction LimitedJob DetailsLocation: 5600 Lochaber Road, Antigonish, NS B2G 2J4, with work performed at various construction and project sites throughout Nova Scotia.Salary: $23.60 hourlyHours: 30 to 40 hours per weekTerms of employment: Permanent employment, Full timeSchedule: Early morning, Morning, DayStart date: As soon as possibleAbout Alva Construction LimitedAlva 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.OverviewLanguagesEnglishEducationSecondary (high) school graduation certificateExperience1 year to less than 2 yearsOn-site WorkWork must be completed at the employer's location and at various construction/project sites throughout Nova Scotia. There is no option to work remotely.ResponsibilitiesTasksOperate heavy equipment, including backhoe excavators, loaders, bulldozers/dozers, off-highway trucks and rollersOperate excavating equipment and power shovels to excavate and move rock, soil, gravel, ore and other materials at construction sites, pits, quarries and other project locationsOperate heavy equipment for road construction, site preparation, excavation, grading,



trenching and related construction activitiesPerform fine grading and finishing work as requiredConstruct, maintain and grade haul roads and other access areasExcavate trenches and prepare sites according to project specificationsLoad, move, spread and level earth, gravel, rock and other construction materialsConduct pre-operational inspections and safety checks on equipment before useMonitor equipment performance and identify mechanical or operational concernsClean and lubricate equipment and refill fuel and other equipment tanks as requiredComplete equipment inspection reports, onboard records, logbooks and other required documentationOperate two-way radios and other communication equipment to coordinate activities with supervisors and other workersFollow site-specific safety procedures and company health and safety requirementsWork safely around other equipment, vehicles and personnel on active construction sitesPerform other related heavy equipment operating duties as required based on project needsExperience and SpecializationType of Heavy Equipment OperatedBackhoe excavatorLoaderBulldozer/DozerOff-highway truckRollerArea of Work ExperienceFine grading and finishingHaul road construction and maintenanceTrenchingExcavationSite preparationMaterial handling and earthmovingType of Industry ExperienceRoad constructionGeneral constructionExcavation and site developmentAdditional InformationTransportation/Travel InformationValid driver's licence requiredWilling to travel regularlyMust be willing and able to work at various construction/project sites throughout Nova ScotiaWork Conditions and Physical CapabilitiesPhysically demandingAttention to detailWork in outdoor environments and varying weather conditionsAbility to work around heavy machinery and active construction sitesAbility to perform duties safely in a fast-paced construction environmentSafety Requirements and Personal Protective EquipmentEmployee must provide:Steel-toed safety bootsEmployer provides:Hard hatSafety glasses/gogglesSafety vestGlovesWHMIS training/certification is required.Employment GroupsThis employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as members of employment groups.Support for YouthsParticipates in government or community programs or initiatives that support youth employmentOffers on-the-job training tailored to youthOffers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youthProvides awareness training to employees to help create a welcoming and inclusive work workplace for youthWho Can Apply for This Job?A Canadian citizenA permanent resident of CanadaA temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permitDo not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

📌 Heavy Equipment Operator (North Lochaber)
🏢 Alva Construction
📍 North Lochaber