Construction Labour/Operator

Atlantic Road Construction & Paving is a large heavy civil construction company specializing in heavy civil excavation and flatworks, pipeline placement, concrete placement, and asphalt paving. Our team has a large project underway in Lunenburg, NS and expected to run through all of 2026. We are looking to hire qualified individuals that live within a reasonable commute to our jobsite to join our team for the duration of the project.

Requirements:

• Some experience operating heavy equipment preferred, however we will consider individuals who have training with no experience on site.
• Solid understanding of construction, maintenance techniques & how to safely use equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Highly organized with keen attention to detail.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to manage many tasks.
• Possess a positive attitude and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Heavy Equipment Operator trade certification considered an asset.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Check equipment before operating to ensure that mechanical, safety and emergency components are in good working order.
• Adhere to workplace safety policies, regulation, and compliance.
• Communicate any unsafe conditions or accident/injuries immediately to the supervisor.
• Demonstrate continuous efforts to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes and work cooperatively to provide quality customer service.
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work as required.
• Keep detailed and accurate reports and documentation.
• Maneuver trucks/heavy equipment into loading or unloading positions, follow signals from crew members as needed, check that vehicle position is correct and any special loading equipment is properly positioned.
• Operate equipment such as mobile radios and telephones to exchange necessary information to supervisors or other operators.
• Ensure that any debris caused by loading/unloading of equipment is cleaned up.
• Other duties as required

We offer:

• Starting rate depending on experience.
• Medical & Dental coverage.
• RRSP matching.
• Friendly & respectful management team that will help you succeed.

ARCP has an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from members of Designated Groups and the 2SLBGTQ+ community in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented. If you are a member of one of the equity groups you are encouraged to self-identify, on either your application form or your resume.