Construction Labour/Operator

ARCP•Halifax, NS

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Atlantic Road Construction & Paving is a large 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 individuals to join our growing team in the HRM. Reporting to the Site Foreman, the successful candidate will be responsible for a combination of labour work and operating heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner that is consistent with company values, policies and procedures.

Requirements

Some experience operating heavy equipment preferred, however we will consider individuals who have training with no experience on site.
Solid understanding of construction, maintenance techniques & how to safely use equipment.
Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to perform routine equipment maintenance.
Highly organized with keen attention to detail.
Effective time management skills with the ability to manage many tasks.
Possess a positive attitude and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Heavy Equipment Operator trade certification considered an asset.

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