Job description:
Company Name: Lawncraft Landscaping & Construction Ltd.
Business Address: 249 Herring Cove Rd, Halifax, NS B3P 1L8
Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator
Number of Vacancies: 1
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full-time (30 hours per week)
Language of Work: English
Wage: $30.00 per hour for 3 years, plus overtime pay as per provincial regulations.
Benefits: Extended health and dental insurance after 6 months of continuous employment; paid vacation as per Nova Scotia Labour Standards.
Location of Work: Various sites within Lower Sackville and surrounding areas in Nova Scotia.
- Operate excavators and similar heavy equipment to grade, level, and prepare land for residential and commercial landscaping projects
- Clear work areas of rocks, stumps, brush, and other debris prior to landscaping or hardscaping installation
- Work with landscaping designers and crews to achieve proper grading for planting, turf installation, and construction of outdoor features
- Perform pre-operational equipment checks, ensure proper lubrication, refueling, and cleaning of machinery
- Assist in seasonal projects, including spring clean-ups, fall preparations, and large-scale site renovations
- Follow all company and provincial safety protocols when operating heavy machinery
Skills Requirements:
- Education: Completion of secondary school
- At least 6 months experience in operating heavy equipment, preferably in landscaping, site preparation, or property maintenance
- Licences/Certificates: Valid driver’s licence (Class 5); heavy equipment operator certification
- Other Requirements: Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions; strong safety awareness; good teamwork and communication skills
