Conveyor Belt Splice Labourer – Truro, NS

$20 per hour starting wage

We are currently seeking a general labourer to join our Belting Division in Truro, Nova Scotia. We provide conveyor belt installation to the forestry, construction, and mining industries throughout Atlantic Canada.

This is an apprentice position which comes with extensive training and opportunity for growth and increased wages. A quick learner could become a capable Belt Splice Technician within 6-12 months.

Principle Responsibilities

• Assisting an experienced Splice Technician with cutting and splicing conveyor belts
• Learning to repair and splice conveyor belts safely and effectively
• Frequent heavy lifting and carrying large equipment
• Working in industrial settings - shops, mines, quarries
• Working outdoors frequently and in all weathers
• Long and irregular hours - overnight and extended travel periodically
• Participating in safety training, and abiding by the safety standards of each worksite
• Full time work with On-Call hours (meaning an average of 40 hours per week guaranteed over each three-month period)

Qualifications

• High School Graduation or GED
• Class 5 License and clean driver’s abstract
• Previous experience working around conveyor systems or construction sites an asset
• Drug testing & background check due to work in secure locations
• Good physical health and ability to lift heavy equipment

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation with regular raises and bonuses based on company earnings
• Matched RRSP Plan
• Cost shared Dental and Health benefits package
• 50% of work boots paid yearly
• Company events
• Christmas time closure
• Provided safety equipment
• Company cell phone

Why choose us?

We are 100% Atlantic Canadian owned and operated, so we appreciate everyone that works for us. We provide extensive training and on-the job support. Our company is small enough to be a responsive employer, but large enough to provide a network of support to our staff.

Thank you for your interest in our company!