Job Description

Location:

East Hants Waste Management Centre, Georgefield, NS

We are recruiting for a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our Solid Waste team.

Do you have experience using heavy equipment at work or at home? Are you mechanically inclined? Are you interested in a career with lots of great benefits including a fixed schedule with no evening/night work, working with a variety of heavy equipment, and the best team around? Then we want to hear from you!



This position operates heavy equipment and machinery at the East Hants Waste Management Centre in Georgefield, NS. It also performs minor equipment repairs, participates in general maintenance for site buildings and grounds, supports activities in the scale house and provides information and support to visitors of the site.

What you can bring:

Successful completion of Grade 12 or GED equivalent. Familiarity and experience with operating heavy equipment. Heavy Equipment Operator certification or be willing to participate in a training program sponsored by the Municipality. Mechanically inclined with the ability to carry out minor mechanical repairs on equipment. Excellent customer service skills, with an interest in interacting with the public. Physically able to lift up to 70 pounds and perform strenuous activities over long periods of time. Valid class 5 driver's license. Drivers abstract required. Ability to work during the operational hours of the Waste Management Centre (8-4 Monday to Friday, Saturday 8-2). Clean criminal record check.

Working Conditions

This position qualifies for overtime pay and the workload of this position may vary at times requiring some overtime. May work under extreme weather conditions and around loud noises, foul odours, and garbage or waste materials.

What we can offer:

Work-life balance focused environment. A culture of teamwork, trust, and service excellence, inclusion and belonging. A collaborative, solutions-based work environment, with a high degree of autonomy. Working with a team that is passionate about serving a community. A commitment to personal and team professional development. The excitement of being part of building the future in a fast-growing Municipality. Benefits package including a Health Care Plan with Virtual Doctor service included, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Registered Pension Plan and Employee Assistance Program.

Annual Salary:

$49,946 - $62,433 plus overtime (1.5x earnings every other Saturday)

$24 - $30 p/hour based on 40 hours per week

Deadline to apply:

June 5, 2025



If you require an accommodation to assist in the application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@easthants.ca or 902-883-6216.