equipment operator, heavy-duty
Title posted on Nova Scotia Public Service Commission - Equipment Operator (Year Round) (Chezzetcook)
Posted on June 05, 2026 by Employer details The Government of Nova Scotia
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<p style="text-align:right"> </p><p><a href="https://hcm17.sapsf.com/sf/careers/jobsearch?company=novascotiaP"><img style="width:686.0px;height:36.0px" src="https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/bf6b9753/38449949-ca76-4c02-8829-4.png"></a></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0px"><strong>Competition # : </strong>49060<strong> </strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0px"><strong>Department: </strong>Public Works</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0px"><strong>Location: </strong>CHEZZETCOOK</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0px"><strong>Zone:</strong> 17</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0px"><strong>Type of Employment: </strong><span contenteditable="false">Year Round</span> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0px"><strong>Union Status:</strong> <span contenteditable="false">CUPE - NSPG</span></span><span style="font-size:medium"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0px"><strong>Closing Date: </strong>21-Jun-26</span> <span style="font-size:16.0px">(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">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.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Please quote the competition number and the Zone you are applying for as noted above on your application.</strong></span></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>About Us</b></H2></div><div><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Maintaining our Provincial Infrastructure is no small job.</span><br><br><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Department of Public Works supports Nova Scotia's 23,000 kilometers of roads and highways and 4,100 bridges.</span><br><br><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Primary Accountabilities</b></H2></div><div><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Weather in Nova Scotia is challenging and ever changing. As an Equipment Operator, your role is pivotal in helping the public arrive safely to their destination.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">During the Summer Works Period, this position is primarily responsible for operating summer maintenance equipment such as trucks, tractors, graders and loaders. Some of this equipment will also have various attachments for maintenance activities. During the Winter Works Period, this position 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.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Throughout the- Location Porters Lake, NSB3E 0G5
- Work location On site
- Salary$29.12 to $29.12HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as early as 2026-06-21
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Nova Scotia Public Service Commission #49060
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