Labourer / Landscaper

Black & McDonald; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in utility services is looking for a dedicated Labourer / landscaper in Winnipeg. The role involves maintaining Manitoba Hydro site locations, operating various vehicles, and performing outdoor tasks including landscaping and general labor. Candidates should enjoy working outdoors and possess relevant experience and a Class 5 driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Experience in installing sod, topsoil & seed is preferred.
• Ability to lift 20-30 pounds and operate various types of equipment.
• Understand verbal directions and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain various Manitoba Hydro site locations including backfilling and installing sod.
• Operate vehicles such as a water truck and 5 ton minidump.
• Conduct repairs on outdoor structures and maintain cleanliness of work areas.

Skills

Lawn care

Equipment operation

Outdoor work

Education

Class 5 driver’s license

Job description

Black & McDonald’s Utilities team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

Based in Edmonton, the Labourer is responsible for performing general labour activities on utility (electrical and civil) construction sites. They will liaise with tradespersons, coordinators, managers, and site superintendent personnel in order to accomplish project milestones in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.

Summary

As a Labourer / landscaper you will be responsible for maintaining various Manitoba Hydro site locations in the City of Winnipeg and surrounding areas. The range of duties includes backfilling holes, topsoil & seed installation as well as laying down sod. You may be required to operate various vehicles which include (5 ton minidump, dump trailer & water truck) to be driven around jobsites.

You should be available to work Monday - Friday between 7 am to 5 pm and occasional weekends (if required) and be able to operate a variety of equipment and tools as well as lift 20-30 pounds. This is an outdoor position, and the Labourer / landscaper must enjoy working outdoors in a variety of temperatures. You need to understand and follow verbal directions with minimal supervision.

• Water grass seed & sod using water truck.
• Tend to various sites, digging trenches, backfilling, topsoil, seed & sod installations.
• Power rake off sidewalks / parking lots and yards.
• Operate larger powered machinery and equipment (e.g., 5 ton minidump, dump trailers, chainsaws, leaf blowers, weed eaters, power rakes, concrete saw, jack hammer).
• Move backfill material (crushed rock, sand, soil & sod) with wheelbarrow.
• Sweep and tidy work areas to maintain cleanliness.
• Conduct needed repairs on equipment or other outdoor structures (e.g., fences, gates).

Qualifications for Labourer / landscaper

• Class 5 driver’s license (Class 3 encouraged).
• Experience lawn care preferred (Installing sod, topsoil & seed).
• Able to operate a variety of equipment and tools.
• Able to lift 20-30 pounds.
• Enjoy working outdoors in a variety of temperatures.
• Extensive periods of sitting, standing and bending down during shift.
• Ability to understand verbal directions and closely execute with minimal supervision.
• Reliable transportation to work location.

Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process. Additionally, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with accessibility accommodation requirements. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

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