Employer: Landform Inc.
Job Location: Various locations in the Calgary, AB area. Travel expenses paid by employer.
Wage: $29.00-$34.00/hour (based on skills and experience, Salary increases as per company policy)
Employment terms and conditions: Permanent, Full-time, Overtime, Early morning, Morning, Day, Weekend
Weekly hours of work: 40 to 72 in summer and 30 to 40 in winter (weekly hours are weather-dependent)
Vacancies: 8
Anticipated start date: As soon as possible
Benefits: Health care plan and Dental plan after 2 years
Job requirements:
Language: Basic English
Education: No education required
Experience: 3 years of landscaping experience
Worksite environment: Outdoors, All weather conditions
Work setting: Various locations, Landscape contractor
Area of work experience: Landscaping, snow removal
Landscaping experience: Commercial and/or industrial construction
Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots
Work conditions and physical capabilities: Able to work long hours (8-12 hours/day, 5-6 days/week), Attention to detail, Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Manual dexterity, Ability to distinguish between colours, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Bending, crouching, kneeling
Weight Handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal Suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Organized, Reliability, Team player
Duties:
? Perform tasks unsupervised with efficiency and high quality.
? Plan and construct landscaped environments, which may include trees, shrubberies, lawns, fences, decks, patios, and other landscape structures.
? Estimate costs.
? Water and tend to plants, lawns, and/or gardens.
? Plant and move trees.
? Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens.
? Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas, and injecting with treatment solutions.
? Operate skid steers.
? Understand and follow the Landform Safety Program.
? Be equipped and able to work in all weather conditions.
? Supervise and assist the Foreman in all aspects of site and crew management, such as time tracking, scheduling, safety monitoring, and quality assurance.
? Collaborate with the Foreman to determine staffing, tools, equipment, and material requirements for project completion.
? Occasionally take responsibility for the Foreman role.
? Create and manage lists for trucking, organize deliveries, and ensure accurate site layout and measurements.
? Read, scale, and interpret blueprints, survey stakes, and data, and use specialized equipment such as lasers, Zip Level, and Rover to shoot grades and layout points accurately.
? Maintain the organization and cleanliness of tools and trailers, report broken tools and equipment, and follow flag-out procedures and safety protocols.
? Conduct pre-shift inspections and maintenance on all landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, tractors, chain saws, snow blowers, etc.) to ensure its safe and efficient operation.
? Proficiently and safely operate snow removal equipment, including ATVs, skid loaders, and other relevant machinery.
? Apply ice melt products and perform snow removal tasks while maintaining a clean and safe job site and ensuring no damage to existing landscapes or properties.
? Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the layout of construction trailers and proficiency in independently operating all small tools.
? Prioritize machine warm-up, inspect attachments for damage, and operate landscaping machinery safely while maintaining cleanliness.
? Securely load equipment considering weight limits and material quantity, check trailer lights and brakes, and remain aware of surroundings.
? Understand equipment limitations, prepare necessary tools and attachments, and know when to hand-dig or avoid proximity to walls and utilities.
? Report any safety concerns and ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.
How to apply:
By email: resumes@landform.ca
By mail: 283171 TWP 262 Rocky View County, AB T4A 1J8
Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, Visible minorities, Indigenous people, and Newcomers to Canada are welcome to apply.
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