Skid Steer Operator (Paving Crew)

ARCP•Dartmouth, NS

13d•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 an individual experienced with running a skid steer on a paving crew. Reporting to the Site Foreman, the successful candidate will be responsible for operating a skid steer to assist with milling and paving.

Requirements

Experience operating a skid steer is required.
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

Experience working on a paving crew is an asset.
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