Heavy Equipment Operator/Labourer (Excavator/Hoe/Loader)

Heavy Equipment Operator / Labourer (Excavator /Hoe/Loader) (Seasonal) - MUST BE LEGAL TO WORK IN CANADA

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Help Build a Living Legacy. Alpha Better Landscaping is currently building in the following communities: Legacy, Wolf Willow, Seton, Cornerstone, Livingston, Carrington, Evanston, Rockland Park, Watermark, Haskayne (Bearspaw), Heartland (Cochrane) South shores, Waterford, Chelsea (Chestermere).

Alpha Better Landscaping Inc. is a leader in the commercial and residential landscaping industry; we are looking for an experienced Excavator / Hoe Operator/Labourer located at our Calgary facility.

This is a seasonal position from April to Nov, winter snow removal positions may be available.

The Excavator/Hoe Operator is responsible for the safe operation of CAT 308C, CAT 320 DLL, or Case CX210 during project construction.

Responsibilities:

• Perform pre-operational and hazard assessment checks on equipment and job site.
• Perform assigned excavations on schedule, as directed by the Heavy Equipment Supervisor and the Project Superintendents.
• Ensure grading, sloping, and trenching are done to the proper depth and grade.
• Drive truck and trailer to move equipment from project locations.
• Conduct work in accordance with OH&S requirements.
• Observe and note the condition of excavator equipment to ensure standards are met and problems and defects are corrected.
• Be prepared to help crews with Laborer tasks if there isn't excavator work onsite, must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.

Other duties as assigned:

• Ability to communicate with crew members, foreman, and other colleagues.
• Ability to prioritize in order to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to read layout plans as an asset
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Physical dexterity to handle prolonged sitting and operating an excavator.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and the ability to follow directions.
• Reliable, punctual, and a team player. Open to continuous learning.

Qualifications:

• 1 to 2 years of experience operating an excavator.
• Class 5 driver's license with a minimum of 2 years of driving experience and a reliable vehicle.
• Must possess a CLEAN driver abstract and the ability to drive trucks and trailers.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings, and specifications.
• Calculate weight, distance, volume, and other measurements related to excavating.

Alpha Better Landscaping offers:

• We offer competitive wages as well as overtime after 8 hours per day and 44 hours per week.
• We additionally sponsor high-potential employees wanting to pursue a long-term landscaping career through training and apprenticeship programs.
• Employees may additionally be offered possible Winter contracts for snow removal if they desire.

If you like watching/helping a barren piece of land become a landscaping marvel, Alpha Better Landscaping is the company for you.

Requirement:

• Must be willing to work 8 - 12 hour days Monday to Friday, every other Saturday.
• Must have steel-toed boots (6-8