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Heavy Equipment Operator
@ ARCP
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Overview
Atlantic Road Construction & Paving (ARCP) is hiring a full-time Heavy Equipment Operator for its growing team in the HRM, reporting to the Site Foreman. The work is operating heavy equipment on civil construction sites such as excavation, drilling and blasting, pipe and paving, with routine maintenance and safety compliance. The posting offers a starting rate based on experience, medical and dental coverage, and RRSP matching; 3 years of experience is preferred but less experience is considered.
Responsibilities:
- Operate heavy equipment on ARCP job sites
- Inspect equipment before operation for safety and mechanical readiness
- Perform cleaning, lubrication and routine maintenance
- Follow safety policies and report unsafe conditions or injuries immediately
- Maintain detailed and accurate reports
Requirements summary:
- Preferably 3 years operating heavy equipment; training provided for less experience
- Solid knowledge of construction and safe equipment use
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Capable with finish grade, water and sewer work and tight spaces
- Heavy Equipment Operator trade certification is an asset
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-10
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Construction site, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Heavy Equipment Operator trade certification |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
ARCP
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 4 |
Atlantic Road Construction & Paving is a well established heavy civil construction company specializing in mass excavation, drilling and blasting, pipe and underground utility, concrete placement and asphalt paving. We are currently looking to hire experienced Heavy Equipment Operators to join our growing team in the HRM. Reporting to the Site Foreman, the successful candidate will be responsible for operating heavy equipment on ARCP job sites.
Requirements:
- 3 years operating heavy equipment preferred, however we are willing to train candidates with less experience.
- Solid understanding of construction, maintenance techniques & how to safely use equipment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to perform routine equipment maintenance.
- Capable and confident doing finish grade work, water & sewer installation, and working in tight spaces.
- Effective time management skills with the ability to manage many tasks.
- Possess a positive attitude and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Heavy Equipment Operator trade certification considered an asset.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Check equipment before operating to ensure that mechanical, safety and emergency components are in good working order.
- Adhere to workplace safety policies, regulation, and compliance.
- Communicate any unsafe conditions or accident/injuries immediately to the supervisor.
- Demonstrate continuous efforts to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes and work cooperatively to provide quality customer service.
- Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work as required.
- Keep detailed and accurate reports and documentation.
- Maneuver trucks/heavy equipment into loading or unloading positions, follow signals from crew members as needed, check that vehicle position is correct and any special loading equipment is properly positioned.
- Operate equipment such as mobile radios and telephones to exchange necessary information to supervisors or other operators.
- Ensure that any debris caused by loading/unloading of equipment is cleaned up.
- Other duties as required
We offer:
- Starting rate depending on experience.
- Medical & Dental coverage.
- RRSP matching.
- Friendly & respectful management team that will help you succeed.
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