Heavy Equipment Operator - Year-Round with On-Call Winter Snow Removal
Haliscape Construction | West Bedford and Dartmouth, NS
Pay:
$26.00-$32.00/hour (based on skills and experience; higher pay for snow removal hours)
Job Type:
Full-time, permanent
About the Role
Haliscape Construction is seeking a reliable and skilled
Heavy Equipment Operator
to join our growing team. This full-time, year-round position involves
operating excavators, loaders, and skid steers
for landscaping, site work, and
on-call winter snow removal
.
You'll work on a variety of residential construction and landscaping projects throughout
West Bedford and Dartmouth
, with occasional work across other
HRM
areas, with steady hours through every season.
Key Responsibilities
Safely operate excavators, loaders, and skid steers for grading, trenching, and material handling.
Perform site prep, loading, hauling, and earthworks as directed.
Complete daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance.
Support snow removal operations during winter (on-call 24/7 during snow events; higher hourly rate applies).
Assist the crew with physical tasks such as raking, shoveling, and site cleanup.
Maintain safe and organized work areas.
Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of professional experience operating heavy equipment (excavator, loader, or skid steer).
Skid steer experience (foot control preferred).
Valid Class 5 driver's licence and reliable transportation -- job sites are
not accessible by public transit
.
Comfortable with both equipment operation and physical labour.
Mechanically inclined and safety-focused.
Dependable and able to work well in a team.
Why Join Haliscape
Competitive pay:
$26-$32/hour depending on experience.
Higher hourly pay
during winter snow removal shifts.
Full-time, year-round work
-- no seasonal layoffs or retainers required.
Tools and equipment provided on-site.
Supportive and safety-minded team environment.
Opportunities to grow and expand your skills.
Working Conditions
Outdoor work in all weather (heat, cold, rain, snow).
Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs.
Required PPE: safety vest, steel-toe boots, (and gloves for certain tasks)
Important Information
Applicants must be a
Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Haliscape Construction
does not provide immigration or work permit sponsorship
(including the Atlantic Immigration Program or any other PR/work visa support).
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted directly by email.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00-$32.00 per hour
Application question(s):
Do you have reliable transportation to travel to job sites throughout HRM (not accessible by public transit)?
Experience:
Excavator: 1 year (required)
Loader: 1 year (preferred)
Skid Steer: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
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