Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator / Labourer (**Excavator /Hoe/Loader) (Seasonal) - MUST BE LEGAL TO WORK IN CANADA** **IMMEDIATE HIRE** **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 from April to Nov, winter snow removal positions may be available. The Excavator/Hoe Operator is responsible for the safe operation of CAT 308C, CAT 320 DLL, or Case CX210 during project construction. **Responsibilities**: - Perform pre-operational 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 Laborer tasks if there isn't excavator work onsite, must be able to lift, push, and 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. - Ability to read layout plans as an asset - Good hand-eye 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 with a minimum of 2 years of driving experience and a reliable vehicle. - Must possess a CLEAN driver abstract and the ability to drive trucks and trailers. - 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 high-potential employees wanting to pursue a long-term landscaping career through training and apprenticeship programs. - Employees may additionally be 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 8 - 12 hour days Monday to Friday, every other Saturday. - Must have steel-toed boots (6-8" at Ankle). - Possess a clean driver abstract with the ability to drive a truck with a trailer**.** “We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. Alpha Better Landscaping also has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Thank you for your interest in Alpha Better Landscaping. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All other resumes will remain on file for 6 months. **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.