Junior Heavy Equipment Operator

18 hours ago


KitchenerWaterloo, Canada Ghent Landscape Full time

Ghent Landscape is currently looking for a Junior Heavy Equipment Operator to join one of our commercial landscape construction crews. Suitable team members are motivated individuals that enjoy working outdoors on a daily basis and are comfortable in the operation of various landscape construction tools and equipment such as skid steers, mini excavators and loaders.

Full-time work available immediately.

**Salary**:$24-$28/hr, dependent on experience

**Benefits**:Available after probationary period, RRSP matching available after 1 year

**Responsibilities**
- Responsible for excavating, grading and prep for retaining walls, interlock patios and various other hardscape or earthworks projects
- Operate heavy equipment and tools as a part of a commercial landscape crew to complete hardscape installations
- General labour on job sites such as shovelling, raking, wheelbarrowing and using various compaction equipment
- Interact with clients and coworkers in a professional and courteous manner
- Communicate with supervisor to ensure job satisfaction is achieved
- Follow planned landscaping designs to determine where to lay sod, plant flowers or spread mulch
- May be required to drive company trucks/vehicles
- Valid G license is an asset
- Ensure compliance with company health and safety training and reporting requirements
- Required to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
- Other duties will be assigned as required

**Desired Skills and Experience**
- 2-3 years of prior experience operating heavy equipment such as skid steers, mini excavators and loaders
- Prior experience as a part of a landscape construction crew is a strong asset
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs
- Ability to read and interpret utility locates
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and follow instructions
- Must be safety conscious
- Excellent team player
- Must be enthusiastic and willing to learn new skills
- Must be punctual and personable
- Must obtain WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety Awareness training

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $24.00-$28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 - 50 per week

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Please indicate if you have any experience with the following and approx. how many hours: mini-excavator, skid steer, or loader

**Experience**:

- heavy equipment operator: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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