Job Description: Lead Hand
Reporting to: Foreman
Pay Rate: Based on skill level of applicant
Brief Description:
Our Lead Hand Landscaper is an experienced role that is familiar with all aspects of high-quality landscaping. This role will lead by example and be a positive influence on a crew, reporting to our Foreman. They will work closely with both experienced and less-experienced team members and be expected to assist in training best practices, while maintaining a safe working environment for all team members and our customers.
**NOTE - We are a full-scale landscaping company and do not do maintenance.**
For those who qualify, we also provide the opportunity for year-round employment as we focus on Snow Clearing and Removal Services in the winter season.
General Tasks:
- Recognize safe operating procedures and proper training on equipment and uphold our safety culture and safe work practices
- Operate a variety of equipment:
- Truck and trailer
- Skid steers; with a variety of controls and attachments
- Excavator
- Mechanical compaction equipment
- Various power & and tools
- Elevated understanding of grade stakes for drainage plans
- Elevated knowledge of plant material
- Effectively grade soils and clay
Role Requirements:
- 3+ years experience in landscaping and/or construction
- First Aid Certification
- Equipment use and truck/trailer experience with applicable certifications; specifically in skid steer and excavator
- Physically fit and able
- Ability to commute to job site with own vehicle and valid drivers license
Required PPE:
- Steel toed boots
- Safety glasses
- Hearing protection
- Gloves
References and certificates may be requested
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 6 months
Ability to commute/relocate:
- St. Albert, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you legally able to work in Canada?
Experience:
- Landscaping (Hardscape) - not maintenance: 4 years (required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
