Excavator Operator - Calgary, Canada - Alpha Better Landscaping

Alpha Better Landscaping

Verified Company

Calgary, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Excavator /Hoe Operator (Seasonal).

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 April to Nov, winter snow removal positions may be available.

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

Responsibilities:

Perform preoperational 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 Labourer tasks if there isn't excavator work onsite, must be able to lift, push, 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.
Good handeye 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 and reliable vehicle.
Relatively clean drivers abstract and the ability to drive truck and trailer.
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 employees wanting to pursue a long term landscaping career through training and apprenticeship programs.
Employees are additionally 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 hour days Monday to Friday, every other Saturday.
Must have steeltoed boots (8" at Ankle).
Possess a clean driver abstract, be able to drive a truck with a trailer,
considered an asset.

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.