excavator operator

Scotia Scapes
Halifax, NS, CA
$24,25 an hour
Permanent
Full-time
  • Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment

Outdoors

Work setting

Construction site

Tasks

  • Interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to plan methods or sequences of operation
  • Operate heavy equipment
  • Read blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
  • Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
  • Measure distance, volume, length and weight
  • Understand the purpose, proper usgage and information found on material safety data sheets (MSDS)
  • Complete onboard and other logs
  • Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
  • Prepare accident reports
  • Secure special attachments to equipment
  • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
  • Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Driver's License (Class 3 or D)

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Drug test

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Physically demanding
  • Attention to detail
  • Fast-paced environment

Own tools / equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Other benefits

  • Team building opportunities
  • Parking available
  • Work Term : Permanent
  • Work Language : English
  • Hours : 35 to 40 hours per week
  • 6 days ago
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