Equipment Operator​/Lead Hand – Landscape Construction

Urban Life Solutions has an opening available for an Equipment Operator/Lead Hand position in our Calgary office within the Landscape Construction division.

Under the direction of the Superintendent and Operations Manager, this position will be responsible for leading and supervising a team of up to 4 crew members while performing a variety of tasks and hauling/operating our equipment to assist in the construction of commercial and government (municipal, provincial and federal) landscapes.

• Demonstrating safety leadership and safe work practices at all times
• Working in accordance with ULS policies and procedures
• Providing exceptional customer service and maintaining ULS client relationships
• Demonstrating robust leadership skills and overseeing a team of up to 4 crew members
• Ability to drive, load, and secure equipment on trucks and trailers
• Ability to read construction plans and layouts; construction/installation of various structures including earthwork, patios, decks, waterfalls, retaining walls, carpentry, interlocking pavers and water features
• Material ordering
• Rough and fine grading as well as laying sod and rock work, planting, soil placement
• Planting trees, shrubs, perennials and willow staking, among other landscape remediation type tasks
• Operating and troubleshooting a variety of equipment including motorized hand tools and some ride on equipment with valid operating certifications (backhoe, skid steer, loaders, tandems, sanders, excavators); certificates available through training at Urban Life Solutions.
• Proper loading and driving of trucks and trailers
• Overseeing hazard assessments and completing equipment pre and post trip inspections
• Overall quality assurance on delivery and completion of tasks
• Operating equipment for snow removal

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of previous experience in a similar role
• Experience with operating skid steers, loaders and excavators
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Minimum Class 5 Driver's License and proof of satisfactory driver's abstract
• Operating certifications for various types of equipment and tools
• Skilled use of common hand and power tools
• Ability to complete measurements and mathematical calculations
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions
• Ability to maintain simple records and make verbal reports
• Legally authorized to work in Canada

• Previous landscaping, snow removal and/or construction experience is an asset
• Ability to take direction, give direction, learn and work independently as well as part of a team
• Punctual and dependable
• Motivated and energetic team player with an attention to detail and great work ethic

• Ability to perform moderate to heavy intensive tasks for extended periods of time
• Working in a variety of outdoor environments with the ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures, noise, dust and wet work environments
• Physically demanding position: significant standing, walking, squatting/crouching, and driving
• Operating a variety of heavy equipment and tools
• Repetitive motions
• Ability to regularly lift, carry, push and pull weights of up to 100 lbs
• Mon–Fri, 10-12 hours per day.
• Occasional weekend work