Loader Operator/Yard Labourer

About Us

Initially established in 1987, OSCO Aggregates supplies construction aggregate products throughout Colchester County, Nova Scotia, the greater Moncton area of New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. With two Nova Scotia locations in Glenholme and Canaan Mountain, OSCO Aggregates supplies crushed and natural construction aggregates for the concrete, asphalt, road-building and excavation industries. In addition, it manufactures specialty aggregates, such as pea stone for playgrounds, roofing ballast and red granite for use in exposed aggregate concrete.

OSCO Aggregates , a division of OSCO Construction Group, is currently seeking a qualified seasonal Loader Operator/Labourer.

Responsibilities:

• Perform plant maintenance on aggregate wash plant equipment
• General indoor and outdoor maintenance
• General cleaning and maintenance of the yard
• Conduct pre-operational checks on the loader
• Operate Front End Loader in a safe manner
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained at all times
• Other duties as required

Requirements:

• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner
• Flexibility to work overtime when required
• Must be familiar with and adhere to service requirements, equipment and operator limitations and safe operating procedures
• Front End Loader experience
• Physically able to lift heavy objects (50lbs or more), Standing for long periods of time and bending and stretching
• Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures

As a member of OSCO Construction Group, OSCO Aggregates offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including health and dental coverage, life insurance and RRSP options. Additionally, we offer health and wellness programs, years of service rewards and employee sport team sponsorships.

About OSCO

The OSCO Construction Group was founded in 1955, with the creation of Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd., in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of construction-related companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.

Responsibilities:

• Perform plant maintenance on aggregate wash plant equipment
• General indoor and outdoor maintenance
• General cleaning and maintenance of the yard
• Conduct pre-operational checks on the loader
• Operate Front End Loader in a safe manner
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained at all times
• Other duties as required

Requirements:

• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner
• Flexibility to work overtime when required
• Must be familiar with and adhere to service requirements, equipment and operator limitations and safe operating procedures
• Front End Loader experience
• Physically able to lift heavy objects (50lbs or more), Standing for long periods of time and bending and stretching
• Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures