About Us
Ghent Landscape is a landscape construction company specializing in both residential and commercial landscape construction, site servicing, and unique outdoor construction projects throughout Waterloo Region and surrounding areas. From commercial developments and streetscapes to parks, amenities, and residential builds, our team takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship and professional results.
About the Role
The Water Truck Driver supports commercial and residential landscape construction projects through water truck operation, dust control, site watering, and general labour assistance. This role involves working on active construction sites alongside crews, equipment operators, subcontractors, and supervisors in a fast-paced outdoor environment.
Responsibilities include watering newly installed landscape materials, maintaining safe and clean site conditions, and supporting crews with labour and logistics tasks as required. This is a physically demanding role requiring the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform repetitive manual tasks throughout the day.
The ideal candidate is reliable, safety-focused, and comfortable working independently while supporting overall site operations.
What You'll Do
- Safely operate and maintain a water truck on active commercial and residential landscape construction sites
- Water newly installed sod, seed, trees, shrubs, and plant material to support establishment and site quality
- Perform dust control on construction sites, access roads, gravel areas, and work zones
- Fill and manage water tank levels throughout the day while coordinating refills as required
- Coordinate water refills at municipal and regional fill stations while representing the company professionally
- Use the water truck to support site cleaning operations, including washing down patios, roadways, driveways, and construction areas
- Handle and pull heavy water hoses across uneven terrain and large job sites
- Navigate active construction sites safely around equipment, excavations, subcontractors, and crews
- Support landscape crews with general labour and site servicing duties when watering demands are lower
- Perform daily circle checks, inspections, and basic preventative maintenance on assigned vehicles and equipment
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the truck, pumps, hoses, and related equipment
- Communicate effectively with dispatch, foremen, and supervisors regarding site priorities and watering schedules
- Follow all company safety procedures, Ministry regulations, and site-specific safety requirements
- Support logistics and crews with additional duties as assigned
What We're Looking For
- Valid Ontario G Class Driver’s License with a clean driver’s abstract
- 2–3 years of driving experience preferred
- Previous experience operating a water truck, dump truck, or similar commercial vehicle considered an asset
- Landscape construction, construction, or general labour experience considered an asset
- Comfortable working around heavy equipment and active construction environments
- Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and performing repetitive physical tasks throughout the day
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and positive attitude
- Ability to work independently while managing changing site priorities
- Strong awareness of safety practices and site conditions
- Willingness to work overtime and weekends during peak construction season
Due to current business needs we are seeking to fill this position immediately. This is a newly created position based on growth within the organization. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Ghent Landscape is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to recruit and select applicants for employment solely on the basis of their qualifications, with emphasis on selecting the best-qualified person for the job. Ghent Landscape does not discriminate against applicants based on race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, or disability, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, provincial, or local law. If accommodation is required during the application or interview process, please contact 519-581-7113.
