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Lawncraft Landscaping & Construction Ltd.
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  • Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Location
    249 Herring Cove Rd, Halifax, NS| Nova Scotia
  • Job ID
    40437
  • Views
    6
  • Date Posted
    24-06-2026
  • Expiry Date
    21-12-2026
  • Type of Job
    Full Time
  • Salary
    CAD 30/hour
  • Min. Experience
    Experience an asset
  • Min. Education
    Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Job Details
Company Name: Lawncraft Landscaping & Construction Ltd.
Business Address: 249 Herring Cove Rd, Halifax, NS B3P 1L8
Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator
Number of Vacancies: 1
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full-time (30 hours per week)
Language of Work: English
Wage: $30.00 per hour for 3 years, plus overtime pay as per provincial regulations.
Benefits: Extended health and dental insurance after 6 months of continuous employment; paid vacation as per Nova Scotia Labour Standards.
Location of Work: Various sites within Lower Sackville and surrounding areas in Nova Scotia.
Job Duties:
• Operate excavators and similar heavy equipment to grade, level, and prepare land for residential and commercial landscaping projects
• Clear work areas of rocks, stumps, brush, and other debris prior to landscaping or hardscaping installation
• Work with landscaping designers and crews to achieve proper grading for planting, turf installation, and construction of outdoor features
• Perform pre-operational equipment checks, ensure proper lubrication, refueling, and cleaning of machinery
• Assist in seasonal projects, including spring clean-ups, fall preparations, and large-scale site renovations
• Follow all company and provincial safety protocols when operating heavy machinery

How to Apply:
Please send your resume by email: lawncrafthiring@outlook.com
**Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.**
Job Description
Skills Requirements:
• Education: Completion of secondary school
• Experience in operating heavy equipment in an asset, preferably in landscaping, site preparation, or property maintenance
• Requirements: Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions; strong safety awareness; good teamwork and communication skills
• Experience as strong asset: operating heavy equipment, preferably in landscaping, site preparation, or property maintenance
• Licences/Certificates: Valid driver’s licence (Class 5); heavy equipment operator certification is an strong asset
• Other Requirements: Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions; strong safety awareness; good teamwork and communication skills