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Heavy Equipment Operator

Bedford, NS
Mid Level
Full-time

Top Benefits

Dental care
Extended health care
Vision care

About the role

Are you ready to dig into a new career?

Macadam Construction is a Halifax-based company responsible for the construction & development of projects ranging from subdivisions & commercial plazas to high-rise mixed-use developments with residential, commercial, and retail tenants, to traditional apartments.

We are currently hiring an Experienced Excavator Operator to join our team and continue expanding our portfolio.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Maneuvering motorized heavy equipment to ensure the accurate removal and placement of materials,
  • Aiding coworkers to ensure that the site is clean and organized at the end of each shift,
  • Excavating, loading and off loading rocks, debris and other materials,
  • Advising the foreman of required upgrades, repairs and replacements as necessary.

Qualifications

  • Hardworking individual,
  • Must have your own personal protection equipment (hard hat, steal toed boots, reflective vest,
  • Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
  • Experience on a commercial site is preferred
  • Midrise demolition experience is an asset

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent,
  • A sound understanding of pertinent safety guidelines,
  • Capacity to follow directions,
  • Prior experience operating heavy equipment,
  • Excellent vision or use of prescribed lenses,
  • Sharp decision making skills, particularly when under pressure.
  • Nova Scotia Resident
  • Valid Drivers License

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

About United Gulf Developments

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United Gulf Developments is committed to developing vibrant and unique living opportunities. United Gulf develops a wide range of projects incorporating progressive ideals from mixed-use master-planned communities such as the Shoppes at Voyageur Lakes to urban revitalization projects such as the former Halifax West High School site redevelopment.

With each new major development, we achieve sustainable building practices through energy efficient design by focusing on offerings such as geothermal and eco-sensitive technologies. We have been in operation since the early 1990s, having developed and sold over 1,000 homes in twenty-three signature developments.