Trench Digger

Job description:

Job Description – Trench Digger NOC
75110

Location:

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, B3B 1X2
Work Condition:
Permanent employment, Full-time, 40 hours/week
Job Vacancy: 2
Website:

Starfish Demolition and Services is a multi-service demolition contractor based in Dartmouth, NS. Primarily removing and disposing of construction demolition. We also do work for healthcare facilities under infection
control plans, restoration contractors, cities and municipalities, property management firms and education facilities. We are COR Certified and committed to building a strong safety culture. We are growing, largely in part, because of the strong safety standards and workmanship of our employees.

We are currently hiring for Trench Diggers to join our team! Starfish Demolition and Services is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Your Responsibilities:

Dig trenches and excavations manually and using hand tools for demolition and construction projects, including work in wet and tidal environments

Perform trenching work up to 5 feet deep, including in confined spaces and around historical buildings and restoration sites

Assist with site preparation activities, including removal of rubble, and debris

Load, unload, and transport construction materials, tools, and equipment

Set up and dismantle work areas, including barriers and safety enclosures as required

Follow all health and safety procedures, including working around heavy equipment

Maintain clean and organized job sites

Use and maintain required personal protective equipment (PPE), including steel-toed boots, hard hats, and headlamps

Work in various conditions in dusty or noisy environments, and in wet, hot or adverse weather conditions

Support skilled tradespersons and supervisors in completing construction and demolition tasks efficiently

You meet the following Requirements:

3 months in any construction or related industries

Ability to communicate in English, verbal and written

Work settings:

Various locations in Halifax and surrounding regions

Trench, construction and demolition sites

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Fast-paced environment

Physically demanding

Manual dexterity

Repetitive tasks

Handling heavy loads

Work under pressure

Tight Deadlines

Attention to Detail

Hand – Eye co-ordination

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Credentials:

Training required will be provided by the employer through in-house training

First Aid Certificate

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Fall Protection Training Course

Working at Heights Training

Provincial/Territorial Asbestos Hazards Certification

Equipment to be used:

Reciprocating Saws

Concrete Saws

Air Compressors

Drills

Sledgehammer

Hand Tools

Additonal Information:

Security and Safety

Criminal Record Check

Own Tools/Equipment are required as listed below:

Steel Toed Safety Boots

Hard Hat

Safety Glasses/Goggles

Gloves

Safety Vest