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Landscape Construction Laborer with Equipment Operator Experience (Peoria)
APPLY AT: https://www.caretakerlandscape.com/our-team/join-our-team/
APPLY IN PERSON: 741 N. Monterey St., Gilbert, AZ 85233
Job description
Caretaker Landscape is celebrating 36 years in business! Based in Gilbert, we have expanded significantly Valley Wide! We have new positions that are additions to our staff, that we are hiring for immediately. These are full time year round opportunities with company benefits!
Summary/Objective
We currently have a full time position available for a Skilled Laborer with Equipment Operator experience. This is a hands-on position requiring strong expertise skills. The Equipment Operator will be responsible for completing work assignments as directed by the Foreman. This is a position that is responsible for performing a variety of semi-skilled and skilled landscape construction tasks.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Candidates must have a broad working knowledge and experience in Equipment Operation of:
-Skid Steer
-Skip Loader
-Backhoe
-Mini-excavator
-Ride on trencher
-Granite shooter
Using hand and/or power tools or equipment to perform a wide range of landscape and irrigation duties
-Plants vegetation as instructed, grads, digs, spreads DG and rakes
-Follows directions from the Crew Leaders; performs landscape construction functions
-Clears trenches, digs holes, and performs handwork as necessary using a pick, shovel, or other hand tools
-Ensures work is performed to the company's and customer's expectations
-Finishes the work efficiently thereby improving gross margin
-Recognizes areas for improvement in the landscape and communicates this to the Crew Leader
-Maintains tools and equipment to ensure safety
-Performs general clean up at the work site
-Thinks ahead and completes tasks efficiently
-Attends safety meetings
-Demonstrates the ability to work independently
-Communicates well with others using basic English or Spanish
-PPE usage required at all times
-Plants vegetation as instructed
-Provides excellent service (e.g., accurate, complete, and timely) to clients, work-site partners, and company staff in a courteous and efficient manner
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Competencies
Safety: Performs all job functions safely; complies with all safety policies, procedures, and standards (e.g., PPE, proper lifting, wears seat belt when in a vehicle); reports all safety-related incidents to supervisor immediately; attends all safety meetings.
-Punctuality, Attendance, and Appearance: Shows up to work each day on time; completes all tasks within time expectations; adheres to company dress code policy; wears clean clothes to work each day; follows inclement weather policy and attendance policy and procedures.
- Service: Consistently exceeds customer expectations by working efficiently and ensuring that all job quality standards are met; maintains a pleasant, positive, and professional disposition to all customers; is friendly at all times.
-Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with respect, collaboration, and support in such a way that work relationships are improved and morale is increased; communicates well with others.
Education/Experience/Licenses
-A minimum of three full years of landscape, equipment operator, general construction experience
-Must display proficiency in use of landscape related equipment
-Must be skilled in all Equipment Operator basic repair and techniques of the equipment
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Work Environment
-Ability to work in extreme conditions-temperatures may exceed 100 Degrees Fahrenheit
-Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended period of time
-In this role you may frequently stand, walk, climb or crouch on narrow or slippery surfaces that may have a steep incline
-Heavy work. Excreting up to 100 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently and/or up to 20 lbs of force to move objects.
-You will stoop, kneel, bend to pick up and/or move objects and walk for long distances on potentially slop ground and uneven surfaces.
-Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs (mulch, fertilizer, etc.)
-Ability to bend, stoop and twist continuously throughout the day
-Work 8+ hours per day with applicable breaks x 5 days/week (some overtime/weekend work required)
Physical Requirements
Frequently stand, walk, or crouch on narrow and/or slippery surfaces; stoop, kneel, bend to pick up or move objects; walk for long distances and on sloped ground and uneven surfaces; move, lift, and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds;
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Travel Required
-This position will require local travel.
EEO statement
Caretaker Landscape and Tree Management provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Caretaker Landscape and Tree Management participates in E-Verify and is a drug free workplace.
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits:
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Employee Life insurance
401(k)
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Referral program
APPLY ONLINE: https://www.caretakerlandscape.com/our-team/join-our-team/
APPLY IN PERSON: 741 N. Monterey St., Gilbert, AZ 85233
HQG8+C6 Peoria, AZ, USA
$19-22/hour
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