Trench Digger
Dartmouth , NS B3B 1X2
End Post Date:
November 3, 2026
Job Type:
Permanent employment Full time
Workspace:
Salary:
Industry Type:
Employer:
On site
$ 21.00 HOUR hourly / 42.5 hours per week
Construction
Starfish Demolition This link will open in a new window
Work Hours:
42.5 hours per week
About the Company
About the Role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Outdoors. At heights. Confined spaces. Noisy. Dangerous. Dusty. Cold/refrigerated. Hot. Wet/damp. Work setting: Various locations. Construction site. Demolition. Tasks: Load, unload and transport construction materials. Perform pre-operational inspection. Assist in demolishing buildings. Clean and pile salvaged materials. Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants. Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites. Set up and dismantle equipment. Monitor safety area. Dig ditches and trenches. Clean and maintain equipment. Assist skilled tradespersons. Follow emergency and safety procedures. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses�: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate. First Aid Certificate. Fall Arrest Protection Training Course. Working at heights training. Provincial/Territorial Asbestos Hazards Certification. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Physically demanding. Tight deadlines. Manual dexterity. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Hard hat. Safety glasses/goggles. Gloves. Safety vest. Personal suitability: Accurate. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Reliability. Team player. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 1 to less than 7 months. Employment terms options: Early morning. Morning. Day. Green job: Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Life insurance.
Requirements
Load, unload and transport construction materials; Perform pre-operational inspection; Assist in demolishing buildings; Clean and pile salvaged materials; Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants; Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites; Set up and dismantle equipment; Monitor safety area; Dig ditches and trenches; Clean and maintain equipment; Assist skilled tradespersons; Follow emergency and safety procedures
Education Requirements
No degree, certificate or diploma
Skills
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate; First Aid Certificate; Fall Arrest Protection Training Course; Working at heights training; Provincial/Territorial Asbestos Hazards Certification
Additional Information
Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan Vision care benefits Financial benefits Group insurance benefits Life insurance; Work site environment: Outdoors. At heights. Confined spaces. Noisy. Dangerous. Dusty. Cold/refrigerated. Hot. Wet/damp; Work setting: Various locations. Construction site. Demolition; Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Physically demanding. Tight deadlines. Manual dexterity. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Hard hat. Safety glasses/goggles. Gloves. Safety vest; Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?; Employment terms options: Early morning. Morning. Day. Green job: Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes; Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits; Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Life insurance
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