Crew Driver/Skilled Landscape Construction Labourer

BIRK’S LANDSCAPING INC – SKILLED LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION LABOURER

Birk’s Landscaping is well established, and growing, Design/Build firm located in Durham Region. Our Superior Workmanship and elevated level of Customer Service appeals to our first-rate clients. Our Culture promotes Growth and Respect for all individuals and results in many long-term employees. We are currently looking for Skilled and enthusiastic Landscape Construction Labourers who enjoy working outside, working as a team member and building quality landscapes for our 2024 season starting in March.

You will be required to:

• Work safely and in a responsible manner, with eager participation and initiative
• Maintain standards of cleanliness and organization in assigned trucks, trailers, equipment, jobsites and yard areas
• Excavate soil, backfill excavations, compact or level earth to grade specifications using picks, shovels, tampers and rakes
• Load and unload building materials, machinery and tools and distribute/return them to the appropriate locations according to project plans
• Install pavers, walls, coping and armourstone with direction from a Foreman
• Handle, install and water plant material
• Demonstrate continuous growth through personal goal achievement

Qualifications:

• Applicants with relevant job history and/or an enthusiastic attitude, and willingness to learn will be considered
• Working knowledge of machinery, power tools, and hand tools related to landscaping an asset
• Possess a valid G license and a clean driver's abstract
• Commercial driving with truck and trailer experience an asset
• Reliable transportation to and from job sites and/or our Bowmanville based yard
• You’re a team player with an aptitude for physically demanding outdoor work, during all types of weather to complete tasks and meet team goals
• Ability to communicate and receive instructions in a respectful manner
• Capable of being consistently reliable and punctual

Wage and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation, dental and medical benefits, RRSP matching
• Incentive programs that allow employees to link compensation to team production and quality of work
• Hourly rate to be determined dependent on experience

We thank all who show interest, but only successful candidates will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 9 months

Salary: $17.00-$28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Application question(s):

• Do you have a valid G license and clean driver's abstract?

Experience:

• Skilled Construction Labour: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person