Skid Steer / Loader - Landscaping

Park Paving Ltd.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health & dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

RRSP matching

Advancement opportunities

Pay scale: $25–$28/hr

Job summary

Park Paving Ltd. is an Edmonton-based contractor seeking a reliable Skid Steer / Loader Operator for our Landscaping Division to perform site prep, grading, and material handling on a physically demanding outdoor site.

This full-time seasonal role requires safe operation of skid steers and loaders, reading grade stakes, and supporting paving stone and landscape installations while maintaining a tidy, safe work area.

Qualifications

• Prior skid steer and loader operating experience.
• Experience with grading, excavation, landscaping, or civil construction.
• Ability to read grade stakes, elevations, and measurements.
• Strong situational awareness around workers and vehicles.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical labor.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence; clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate skid steers, loaders and attachments.
• Load, move, spread, and place soil, gravel, mulch, and sod.
• Excavate and perform rough and final grading.
• Assist with paving stone and landscape installations.
• Assist crew with spotting and working around utilities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Load/unload trucks and move materials around site.

Skills

Skid steer operation

Loader operation

Grading / earthwork

Safety awareness

Tools

Attachments handling

Job description

Park Paving is a locally owned and operated company and has been in business for over 50 years as one the largest road construction contractors in Edmonton. We are currently seeking a reliable and motivated individual to join our team as a Skid Steer / Loader Operator for our Landscaping Division.

This is a full-time seasonal position with competitive wages.

The primary duties for this position will include, but are not limited to:

• Safely operate skid steers, loaders, and various attachments
• Load, move, spread, and place soil, gravel, sand, mulch, sod, and other landscaping materials
• Excavate and remove material to required depths
• Complete rough grading and prepare areas for sod, paving stones, retaining walls, and other landscape features
• Complete final grading and leveling to required elevations
• Backfill and level excavated areas
• Load and unload trucks and equipment
• Move and stockpile materials throughout the jobsite
• Operate equipment around curbs, sidewalks, buildings, trees, utilities, vehicles, and other structures
• Use buckets, forks, sweepers, grapples, and other attachments when trained and authorized
• Assist with preparation for paving stone, retaining wall, irrigation, planting, and other landscaping installations
• Assist operators and crew members with spotting and working around utilities and other site obstacles
• Read and understand basic grade stakes, elevations, measurements, and stringlines
• Assist the landscape crew with physical labour and site activities when equipment operation is not required
• Perform general site preparation and cleanup
• Maintain a clean and organized work area

Requirements

• Previous skid steer and/or loader operating experience
• Experience with grading, excavation, landscaping, or civil construction
• Ability to understand basic grades, elevations, and grade stakes
• Strong situational awareness when working around workers, utilities, vehicles, buildings, and other equipment
• Ability to safely operate equipment for extended periods
• Ability to get in and out of equipment safely and frequently throughout the day
• Ability and willingness to perform physical labour when required, including lifting up to 50 lbs
• Ability to follow directions and communicate effectively with the Foreman and other crew members
• Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence or higher
• Driving record that meets Park Paving's minimum standards
• Experience operating a variety of skid steer and loader attachments is considered an asset

Benefits:

• Competitive Wages/Salaries
• Health & Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance
• RRSP Matching
• Opportunities for advancement
• Pay Scale $25 - $28 per hour

Successful candidates will thrive in a physically demanding, highly productive, and high-pressure environment. They will also possess a valid driver's license and have a strong drive to contribute to the team's success by working with operators and other crew members to perform a wide range of duties. Successful candidates will also be able to maintain a safety-minded and high accountability work culture while working with their direct supervisors, and other employees while maintaining a positive and respectful work environment.

*** Successful candidates must have a driving record free of major infractions, and must pass a medical/fitness exam, as conditions of employment. ***

ANY MISREPRESENTATION OF YOUR QUALIFICATIONS DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS WILL RESULT IN THE IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR CANDIDACY.

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