Nova Paving (Sask) Ltd. is a well-established heavy civil construction company based in Regina, Saskatchewan. We are currently seeking hard-working individuals for the role of Equipment Operator/Labourer, preferably with experience running a mini excavator. Reporting to the Site Foreman and Project Management Team, this position is responsible for operating heavy equipment as well as doing any labour work required in a safe and appropriate manner consistent with company values, policies and procedures. The position runs annually from May to November and we are hiring now for the upcoming 2024 season!

Requirements:

• At least 5+ years of heavy equipment operating experience
• Valid Driver's License & reliable transportation
• Solid understanding of construction, maintenance techniques & how to safely use equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
  
• Heavy Equipment Operator trade certification considered an asset.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Checking equipment before operating to ensure that mechanical, safety and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Adhere to workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
• Communicate any unsafe conditions or accidents/injuries in a timely manner to the Site Foreman in order to facilitate prompt correction and reporting.
• 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 minor maintenance work on site as required.
• Perform a large variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labour.
  
• Maneuver 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 Site Foreman or other operators.
• Ensure that any debris caused by the loading/unloading of equipment is cleaned up.
• Other duties as required.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Friendly & respectful management team that will help you succeed & grow with the company.

Nova Paving (Sask) Ltd. has an Employment Equity Policy & believe our team should be representative of the communities we service. If you are a member of any Designated Group, we encourage you to self-identify on your application.