excavator operator
Operate and maintain heavy equipment such as backhoe excavators and loaders for various excavation and grading tasks. Responsibilities include performing pre-operational checks, conducting minor repairs, and ensuring equipment is properly lubricated and refilled.
- On-site
- Bedford, NS
- Posted Aug 18, 2026
- Apply by Sep 17, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 5 years or more On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Outdoors Responsibilities Tasks Operate heavy equipment Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment Secure special attachments to equipment Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment Perform minor repairs to equipment Experience and specialization Type of heavy equipment operated Backhoe excavator, loader Area of work experience Backfilling Ditching Excavation Fine grading and finishing Land clearing Material handling Rough grading Slope grooming Sloping and banking Stock piling Sub-grade excavating Trenching Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Physically demanding Attention to detail Fast-paced environment Own tools/equipment Steel-toed safety boots Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan Vision care benefits Financial benefits Pension plan Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for youths Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
What you’ll do
Operate and maintain heavy equipment such as backhoe excavators and loaders for various excavation and grading tasks. Responsibilities include performing pre-operational checks, conducting minor repairs, and ensuring equipment is properly lubricated and refilled.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school graduation certificate and at least 5 years of experience operating heavy equipment. The role requires the ability to work in a physically demanding outdoor environment and possess steel-toed safety boots.
Benefits
• Health benefits • Dental plan • Health care plan • Vision care benefits • Pension plan
Other relevant skills
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- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Backhoe Excavator
- Loader
- Backfilling
- Ditching
- Excavation
- Fine Grading
- Land Clearing
- Material Handling
- Rough Grading
- Slope Grooming
- Stock Piling
- Sub-grade Excavating
- Trenching
- Equipment Maintenance
- Two-way Radio Communication
Job areas
- Construction
- Trades
- Manufacturing
Additional details
- Minimum education
- High school
- Minimum experience
- 5+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 17, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
