Backhoe Operator (seasonal)
Subsidiary: MILLER GROUP
Location: Halifax
About Us
The Miller Group, a subsidiary of Colas Canada, is a Canadian leader in the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure since 1917. We provide exceptional customer service and operational support using our time-proven construction methods and innovative technologies, alongside the highest quality products and materials.
We leverage our global network to foster positive relationships that make a lasting difference in the communities where we live and work. Whether it is making your commute more efficient, keeping our communities safe, or making remote areas more accessible, at Miller we are proud to Build Greatness in everything we do.
Cumberland Paving and Contracting is part of Miller Paving Atlantic, based in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Cumberland Paving and Contracting provides the public and private sectors with road construction, paving, road and structure rehabilitation, engineering construction, aggregate-based materials, highway operations, and maintenance services
Minimum Qualifications
- 1-2 years experience operating heavy equipment, especially backhoes
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Preferred Class 3 or Class 5 License
- Good understanding of job site safety and machinery operation.
- Ability to travel with the crew throughout the local area
Day in the Life
Calling all heavy equipment operators for a seasonal role! You’ll be the powerhouse behind the controls and will be responsible for performing a variety of excavation tasks to support construction activities. Key duties include trenching, ditch digging, and sub-grade excavating to prepare sites for construction. The backhoe operator also performs backfilling, material handling, and stock piling to manage and relocate materials as needed on site. Precision work such as fine grading and finishing, rough grading, and sloping ensures the terrain meets project specifications. Conducting pre-operational checks on equipment, completing maintenance records, and daily equipment logs will also all be crucial to the job.
Are you ready to take the wheel and drive your career to new heights for this summer season?
P.N: This is a seasonal position starts from end of May till end of October/ November
Culture
At Miller, we want every employee to feel connected, where creativity and innovation thrive, and your contributions make a real impact. Our supportive and inclusive atmosphere encourages open communication, ensuring every team member feels heard and valued. With a commitment to flexibility, opportunities for professional development, and a shared passion for excellence, we are more than just colleagues – we are a community dedicated to Building Greatness together.
If you are seeking a workplace that values employees, challenges you to reach new heights, and celebrates your achievements, Miller is the place for you. Build your career with us!
Miller is proud to provide this unique career opportunity, we offer continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package. At our core; we are our people. We succeed because we respect our people and invest in their development, safety and well-being. Miller is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion are key attributes to building greatness. Miller’s core values of Integrity and Community welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Accountability, means that we own our actions, our decisions and our results. As a Miller employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to our inclusive culture.
We will contact candidates selected for an interview. Accommodation for applications with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.
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