Employment - HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR(S)

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR(S)

Cape Breton Regional Municipality

Full-Time

Weekdays On-Call

Description

JOB SCOPE: Provides a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work, operates backhoes and snowplow equipment or other heavy equipment weighing 13,500 kg or more in the repair, maintenance, operation, and replacement of municipal infrastructure (including sewage, street, storm drainage, solid waste disposal, parks, transportation, building and water) systems and facilities.

BARGAINING UNIT:      CUPE Local 759

SALARY:                            As per the CUPE Local 759 Collective Agreement

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Must include copies of the items listed below)

·        Grade 12 or GED equivalent

·        Must possess and maintain a valid class III driver's license with air brake endorsement.

·        Capable of operating backhoes, loaders, snowplows, graders, and other equipment 13,500. or more.

·        Experience using a backhoe for a variety of tasks such as excavating for water and sewer installations and operating around overhead and underground utilities is considered an asset.

·        Appropriate provincial certification in related discipline.

·        Experience in related construction and maintenance disciplines.

·        Criminal Records Check verification is required as a condition of employment. Vulnerable sector check may also be required for those working with vulnerable populations.

·        Medical assessments including but not limited to physical, vision, and hearing tests may be required. The assessments must show the capacity of performing tasks of the classification. This will take place at a later date.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:

Continuous recruitment: positions will be awarded as openings become available.

How To Apply

Cape Breton Regional Municipality will be accepting applications for this position via email. Please follow the instructions below carefully. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Applications quoting Competition Reference #26.01-E should be submitted via any one of the following:

In-person or drop-box:

Human Resources Department, Cape Breton Regional Municipality, 320 Esplanade, Suite 303, Sydney, Nova Scotia B1P7B9

Fax: 902-563-5582 or E-mail: jobapplications@cbrm.ns.ca 

Although we thank all applicants for their submissions, we will respond only to those we wish to interview.

Email Address: jobapplications@cbrm.ns.ca Apply here

Intended Audience

This employment opportunity is open for: Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents who are able to work for any employer in Canada (student permit, open work permit holders), unless specific eligibility criteria are noted in the above job posting.

Location Information
Community
Sydney
County
Cape Breton Regional Municipality
Province
Nova Scotia
Country
Canada
Opportunity Information
Employer
Cape Breton Regional Municipality
NOC Code
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Experience Required
Yes
Available Openings
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Pay Type
To be Determined
Pay Period
To be Determined
Remuneration Per Pay Period
Estimated Weekly Hours
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Start Date
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End Date
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Language
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Posted on
January 6th 2026
Expires
February 5th 2026