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Equipment operator, heavy-duty

The Government of Nova Scotia
Nictaux , NS · Canada
Posted 14 hours ago Seasonal employment Full time $ 29.12 to $ 29.12 HOUR hourly

Job description

Competition # : 50118
Department: Public Works
Location: MIDDLETON & LEQUILLE
Zone: 29 and 31
Type of Employment: Winter Works Period
Union Status: CUPE - NSPG
Closing Date: 21-Oct-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

Under Article 13 of the Collective Agreement between the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 1867, the following opportunity is being posted.

Please quote the competition number and the Zone you are applying for as noted above on your application.
About Us

Maintaining our Provincial Infrastructure is no small job.

The Department of Public Works supports Nova Scotia's 23,000 kilometers of roads and highways and 4,100 bridges.

If you enjoy operating Heavy Equipment, are looking for flexible work, and seeking your next opportunity where you will directly contribute to the safety of our province, we want to hear from you.

Primary Accountabilities

As the Equipment Operator, your role is primarily responsible for operating snow removal equipment such as snow- plows, graders, and loaders. General maintenance of the equipment, pre-and-post trip inspections, and completion of daily logs is also required. You will also assist with construction and maintenance work such as maintaining traffic control signs, road surface repairs, general maintenance, and traffic control.

Qualifications and Experience

To be eligible, applicants must have a minimum Class III license with air brake endorse

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