Labourer, Landscape

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Wet/damp
• Noisy
• Odours
• Dusty
• Hot

Work setting

• Residential

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Weed, prune and trim trees and plants
• Cut grass
• Rake and collect refuse
• Remove litter and garbage
• Cart and spread topsoil and other materials
• Repair and maintain equipment
• Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment
• Mix, pour and spread materials
• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Assist heavy equipment operators
• Assist in aligning pipes during pipeline construction

Experience and specialization

Type of heavy equipment operated

• Compactor
• Backhoe excavator, loader
• Bobcats

Equipment and machinery experience

• Backhoe
• Chain saw
• Front end loader
• Pick-up truck
• Roto-tiller
• Small engine equipment
• Sprayer or duster
• Tractor
• Tractor mower
• Weed trimmer/edger
• Skidsteer
• Small front end loaders
• Sledgehammer
• Drills
• Concrete saws

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Gloves
• Ear plugs
• Cellular phone
• Rain gear

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Hardworking
• Maturity
• Resourcefulness