Skid Steer Operator

Saunders Landscaping; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training

Advancement opportunities

Benefits

Job summary

Saunders Landscaping is seeking full-time Skid Steer Operators for the landscape season in the Calgary area. You must drive to sites daily, have a hard hat and steel-toed boots.

Duties include inspections, on-schedule work, safe operation, and assisting with physical tasks as needed. Applicants should have at least 5 years of skid steer experience, capable of operating track and tire machines, and communicate well with crew members.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience operating skid steers.
• Must operate both track and tire equipment safely.
• Ability to communicate with crew, forepersons and other trades.
• Ability to prioritize work to meet tight deadlines.
• Physical stamina for cab activity and task switching.
• Must be reliable, punctual and a team player.
• Other construction and safety training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment inspections.
• Perform assigned work on schedule and as directed.
• Operate equipment safely and effectively while protecting property.
• Demonstrate landscaping knowledge such as fine grading and topsoil spreading.
• Conduct work in OH&S compliant manner.
• Assist crews with physical tasks if skid steer work finishes early.

Skills

Skid steer exp

Track & tire ops

Team communication

Deadline prioritization

Attention to detail

Reliability & punctuality

Safety training asset

Tools

None

Job description

LOCATION: Calgary and Surrounding Area
WAGE: $25.00 /hour

JOB INFORMATION:

Saunders Landscaping is looking for full-time Skid Steer Operators for our upcoming Landscape season. Our crews work Monday-Saturday. We are a commercial landscape construction company that works in Calgary and surrounding area. Our crews work Monday-Saturday.

You must be able to drive to site(s) daily, have a hard hat, and steel toed boots.

Responsibilities:

• Perform equipment inspections.
• Perform assigned work on schedule, and as directed.
• Operate equipment in a safe and effective manner while avoiding damage to company and other property.
• Demonstrate knowledge of landscaping, such as fine grading and spreading of topsoil.
• Conduct work in accordance with OH&S requirements.
• Be prepared to assist crews with physical tasks if skid steer work is completed onsite.

What you need to be considered:

• Require a minimum of 5 years experience operating skid steers.
• Must be able to operate both track and tire equipment safely and professionally.
• Ability to communicate with crew members, forepersons, and other trades.
• Ability to prioritize work in order to meet tight deadlines.
• Good eye/hand coordination.
• Physical ability to handle prolonged sitting, jostling in the cab and getting in and out of a skid steer.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions.
• Reliable, punctual, possess a positive attitude, and a team player.
• Other construction and safety training considered an asset.

Saunders Landscaping is proud to offer in-house training with the opportunity for increased wages, advancement within the company, and benefits.

Due to the large volume of resumes received, phone calls and site visits will not be accepted. Resumes will only be accepted by email ( [e-mail] ), or job application through our website. We will contact those qualified for interviews.