Landscaping Equipment Operator

Parkland Nursery & Landscape Services is a third generation nursery with 550 acres of trees; one could say we have really put our roots down in Red Deer, Alberta. Dad jokes aside, we are a progressive nursery growing premium grade trees to ship all across Western Canada and we need to add to our starting line-up. Do you have a passion and knowledge for landscaping, enjoy experiencing all 4 Canadian seasons in one day, love working in an environment where people are passionate about their work, have great organizational and leadership skills, and have a wide range of equipment operating skills? If you answered yes to all of these questions, there is a good chance you are exactly who we are looking for to join our team This successful team member’s duties and responsibilities will include:
**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- The Operator for this position will be responsible for the day to day operation of equipment on landscaping projects including, but not limited to the following:
**Operating Skidsteers**:
**Buckets-Tooth and Smooth**

Installing and leveling topsoil to correct depths and finish to pre-sod stage.

Moving and leveling hard aggregate to correct depths and complete with level grade.

**Augers**

The use of proper sized augers for the installation of trees, post & cable, bollards and park furniture

Ensuring holes are perpendicular to the horizon and are accurately placed.

Ensuring clean-up is carried out on completion.

**Sod Installation (Big Roll)**

The use of a big roll attachment to install sod in a timely and efficient manner

**Stingers**

Ensuring proper use and maintenance of stingers while maintaining zero damage to trees, fences, buildings or property.

**Towing Trailers**

Ensuring proper hook-up, allowing for correct load weight and ensuring loads are properly strapped.

**Operating Mini Excavators**:
Buckets: Dig holes and trenches safely and efficiently, insuring proper depths.

Stinger: Able to use the stinger implement to lift and place trees.

**Operating a Picker Truck**:
Operating a picker arm with extreme caution to place trees over fences; strong communication skills to communicate with swamper especially when visibility is limited.
- The proper installation of the following (from start to finish)

City Park Furniture - benches, garbage receptacles, picnic tables

Post & Cable

Bollards - Fixed and Knock Down

Snow and Silt Fencing

Basketed Trees
- Able to read grading plans and shoot grades
- Current First Aid
- When not operating equipment on a project, work alongside the crew completing various landscaping tasks.
- Being punctual and setting a positive example for other staff to follow.

**Skills and Knowledge**:

- A good knowledge of equipment maintenance and preventative maintenance.
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Knowledge, understanding and execution of proper grading techniques.
- Class 5 with Air (Class 3 would be an asset)

Must be committed to working in a safe work environment. Workdays are Monday - Friday (some Saturdays maybe required throughout the season): positions is available immediately. Although the bulk of your responsibility will involve equipment; operating, applicant must be in good, strong physical shape and be willing to work efficiently alongside the crew completing tasks such as raking, flopping sodding and planting.

Please submit resume ALONG with current references

**Salary**: $21.00-$25.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Red Deer County, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person