Skid Steer Operator / Labourer (C)

**Skid Steer Operator/Labourer.**
**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 is a family-run landscaping business that has been in operation since 1979. We are currently looking for a skilled skid steer operator/labourer/driver.
This is a seasonal position April to Nov, winter snow removal positions may be available.
**Responsibilities**:
- Perform pre-trip and hazard assessment checks on equipment and job site.
- Perform assigned work on schedule, as directed by the Foreman and the project Superintendents.
- Operate equipment in a safe and effective manner, while avoiding damage to the company and other property.
- General knowledge of landscaping, such as grading, loaming, etc.
- Conduct work in accordance with OH&
S requirements.
- Observe and note the condition of equipment to ensure standards are met and problems and defects are corrected.
- Be prepared to help crews with labourer tasks if there is no skid steer work onsite.
- Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs.
**Core Competencies**:
- Ability to drive truck and trailer a must.
- Ability to communicate with crew members, foreman, and other colleagues.
- Ability to prioritize in order to meet tight deadlines.
- Good hand-eye coordination.
- Physical dexterity to handle prolonged sitting and operating a skid steer.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and the ability to follow directions.
- Reliable, punctual, and a team player.
- 1 to 2 years of experience operating a skid steer.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings, and specifications.
- Class 5 driver's license (non-GDL), relatively clean driver abstract and reliable vehicle.
- Own steel-toed boots.
- Weather-appropriate apparel.
- Other duties as assigned.
**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 employees wanting to pursue a long term landscaping career through training and apprenticeship programs.
- Must have a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.
- Must be willing to work 8 - 12 hour days Monday to Friday, every other Saturday.
- Must have steel-toed boots (8"
at Ankle).
- Possess relatively clean driver abstract, be able to drive a truck with a trailer, **considered an asset.**:
- Employees are additionally offered possible Winter contracts for snow removal if they desire.
**About Alpha Better Landscaping**:
Our mission and core purpose is, "
Building a Living Legacy."
Divisions of the Alpha Better Team The Alpha Better Group of Companies is comprised of four different divisions, each of them representing a different aspect of the landscaping industry. Divisions:
Alpha Better Landscaping, Delta Landscaping, Wheatland Trees and Homescapes. Alpha Better Landscaping Inc. This is the larges division in our group. ABL specializes in commercial landscaping construction in the developer and general contractor market. We help to create the neighbourhoods around the new homes that are being built in such new areas like Auburn Bay, Legacy, and Skyview. We also work in surrounding areas of Calgary like Mountainview in Okotoks, Heartland in Cochrane and Hillcrest and Reunion in Airdrie. We are also very proud to complete such high profile jobs like the Alberta Children's Hospital and Central Memorial Park.