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Landscape Supervisor/Operator

Overview

Job Title: Landscape Supervisor/Operator
Wage: $24.50 - $34/hour
Tentative Start Date: end of March, beginning of April
Reports to: Construction Project Manager
Purpose: Manages the preparation for replication of Estimates and/ or Landscape design to assist in the delivery of high-quality landscape projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Operate a diverse range of equipment independently preparing softscape and hardscape, setting and leveling grades, etc.
• Working independently, alongside crew members with some leading/assigning crew to tasks of best fit when applicable
• Review plans, manage project timelines, and ensure timely installation of quality landscape projects
• Track progress, complete daily logs/tracking as required and communicate with Landscape Project Manager on job progress
• Communicate with Project Manager on required equipment and materials for jobs
• Drive truck and haul trailer to work site and coordinate transportation of equipment to work sites when required
• Attend weekly meetings
• Work with management to create procedures and improve efficiencies for Landscape Project installation, specifically relating to the equipment component of a job
• Ensure safe work practices are followed; always setting a good example
• Perform snow clearing in the off-season
• Continued education to further knowledge and skills

Work Conditions:

Physical Conditions:
The duties of the Landscape Supervisor/Operator are carried out primarily in an outdoor setting.
• Uses hands, arms, and shoulders when using various types of equipment (daily).
• Lifts and/or move up to 80 lbs. (occasionally).
• Ability to cross on uneven ground
• Ability to work outside for long periods of time
Psychological/Stress Conditions:
The Landscape Supervisor/Operator position workload and environment do not generally increase employee emotional or stress levels.
• Interruptions and requests from multiple areas (daily).
• Multitasking (daily).
• Repetitive movements
• Job demands versus time constraints (daily).
• Periods of intense concentration when meeting deadlines and during peak periods.

Work Conditions:
The Landscape Supervisor/Operator works independently and in a team environment.
• Works in a shared and consultative manner with other employees (daily).
• Wide variety of tasks requiring the ability to manage multiple unrelated projects and make independent decisions (daily).
• Self-motivated and quality driven to perform independent projects (daily).
Note: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. The qualifications are not intended to limit the opportunities for interested candidates but provide the candidates with an understanding of the level of expertise required in this position.

The conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The successful candidate will be required to do a Police Information Check (PIC).

We appreciate all applicants, however, only those candidates who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements:
• Ability to read and understand landscape blueprints
• Strong understanding of landscape construction timelines
• Extensive understanding of Civil or Hardscape or Softscape
• Ability to effectively lead and support a team environment
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Capable of operating a diverse range of equipment

Education and/ or Experience:
• A minimum of 3 years experience in landscaping / civil / earth moving field, with a minimum 1 year of experience as a Foreman or Lead Hand
• Must have experience in setting grades, grading soils/gravel
• Experience in base preparation, compacting, earth moving, landscaping
• Experienced in operating heavy equipment
• Experience with documenting productivity and completing required paperwork
• Experience leading a team through a project to completion
• Minimum Valid Class 5 DL, Class 3F Driver’s License a considerable asset

Job Details

Application End Date
Job Category
Trades
Employment Type
Full-time, Regular
Job Location
Brandon, MB.
Salary
$24.50-$34.00/hour