Nova Scotia Excavator operator Jobs – 49 Openings This Week

Heavy Duty Mechanic
Gary Parker Excavating Limited —Greenwood, NS
- $35–$45 an hour
- Full-time
- Mechanic experience
- Heavy equipment operation
- Maintenance
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Landscaping Supervisor
Acacia Grove Horticulture Services —Port Williams, NS
- From $26 an hour
- Temporary
- Maintenance
- Supervising experience
- First Aid Certification
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Experienced Excavator Operator
Elmsdale Aggregates —Lantz, NS
- $25–$35 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy equipment operation
- Construction experience
- Commercial driving
- Dental care
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Heavy Equipment Operator | Construction
Confidential —Lower Sackville, NS
- Full-time
- Heavy equipment operation
- First Aid Certification
- Driving
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Landscape Lead hand
Xcel Landscaping —Dartmouth, NS
- $22–$30 an hour
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- English
- Team management
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Excavator Operator - Civil Construction
Whitecap Atlantic —Halifax, NS
- $35–$40 an hour
- Overtime
- Driving
- Construction experience
- In-person
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Excavator Operator
R & D Brophy Trucking Ltd. —Antigonish, NS
- From $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy equipment operation
- Construction experience
- Commercial driving
- Dental care
- Vision care
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AZ Driver
Cooper Equipment Rentals —Hub, NS
- $32–$35 an hour
- Overtime
- Local
- Communication skills
Landscape Labourer
Indigo Property Services —Upper Sackville, NS
- $20–$22 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Heavy lifting
- Basic math
- English
- Dental care
- Vision care
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Traveling Railroad Equipment Operator
Herzog Railroad Services of Canada, Ltd. —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Microsoft Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Dental care
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Demolition/ Concrete Labourer
Integrated Staffing Limited —Elmsdale, NS
- $20 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Construction experience
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Savage Services —Sydney, NS
- Overtime
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Mechanical knowledge
- Profit sharing
- Dental care
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Excavator Operator - HRM
ARCP —Halifax, NS
- Customer service
- Continuous improvement
- Cleaning
- Dental care
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Excavator Operator
GNF Commercial Management —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
- Communication skills
Utility Operator
Ledcor —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
- Construction experience
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Excavator Operator
Municipal Group of Companies —Amherst, NS
- Maintenance
Heavy Equipment Operators
ROSCOE CONSTRUCTION —Cambridge Station, NS
- Maintenance
Experienced Equipment Operator
G&R Kelly —Bedford, NS
- $22–$26 an hour
- Overtime
- In-person
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Heavy Equipment Operator - Lunenburg
ARCP —Lunenburg, NS
- Cleaning
- Construction experience
- Mechanical knowledge
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Excavator Operator
Macadam Construction —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
- English
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
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Heavy Duty Mechanic

Gary Parker Excavating Limited -
Greenwood, NS

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
$35–$45 an hour

Qualifications

Heavy equipment mechanics
Heavy vehicle maintenance experience
Record keeping
Sourcing
Mechanic experience
Equipment repair
Heavy equipment operation
Procurement
Vehicle maintenance and repair experience
Maintenance
Class 1 Licence
Schedule management
Organizational skills
Welding
Work order management
Commercial vehicle
Off-the-road equipment servicing
Class 3 Licence

Full job description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and reliable Heavy Duty Mechanic to join our team and take ownership of our fleet’s health. In this role, you will be responsible for diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing a diverse lineup of trucks and heavy machinery. You will play a critical role in keeping our operations moving by proactively planning maintenance around our crew schedules to minimize downtime.

You will be maintaining a fleet that currently includes 8 Heavy Trucks, 11 Pick-up Trucks, 15 Trailers, and 18 pieces of Heavy Equipment.

Equipment You Will Work On:

Tractor-trailers and tandem trucks
Heavy earth-moving equipment (Dozers, Excavators, Backhoes)
Compaction equipment
Small power tools (e.g., cut-off saws, etc.)

Duties & Responsibilities

Diagnose & Repair: Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and service diesel engines, heavy trucks, and heavy equipment.
Parts Procurement: Source, order, and track necessary replacement parts and materials to ensure timely repairs and minimize equipment downtime.
Maintenance Scheduling: Actively manage the fleet maintenance schedule, planning repairs and servicing around crew schedules to ensure maximum equipment availability.
Record Keeping: Create and manage digital work orders to accurately record parts and labor using Motive software.
Equipment Handling: Safely move and position heavy equipment in and around the shop/yard as required.
Shop Management: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop environment at all times.
Teamwork: Work effectively on your own with minimal supervision, or collaboratively alongside the team.
Perform other shop and maintenance duties as assigned.Qualifications & Skills

Required:

Proven experience working as a mechanic on heavy trucks and heavy equipment.
Ability and confidence to safely move and operate heavy equipment.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage your own schedule and work independently.

Preferred (Strong Assets):

Certification: Completion of a Heavy Duty Mechanic Trade Certification (Journeyperson).
License: Class 1 Driver’s License with a clean driver's abstract (Class 3 will also be strongly considered).
Welding: Practical welding experience and ability.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: $35.00-$45.00 per hour

Benefits:

Extended health care
RRSP match

Ability to commute/relocate:

Greenwood, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

Are you comfortable and capable of safely moving and operating heavy equipment?
Do you have experience recording parts and labor using Motive or similar software?
Do you have practical welding experience and ability?

Licence/Certification:

Class 1 or Class 3 Driver's License & clean abstract (required)
Heavy Duty Mechanic Trade Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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