Job description

Canadian Erosion and Containment is currently seeking full time seasonal employees for the 2022 season from central region of Alberta. The positions available are Hydoseed Applicators.

MUST HAVE previous experience

Rate of pay: $23/hr starting can be negotiated based on experience and overtime

Location: Calgary

Applicators will be responsible for applying hydroseed mixtures on public and Private properties and pipelines. All employees must follow and comply with company safe work practices/policies, procedures and safety requirements outlined in the Industry Standards and Good practices for Vegetation Management, Alberta Environment and WCB.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service to customers and other employees.

• Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner (ATV’s, trucks)

• Mix and apply hydroseed to designated areas using various spraying equipment.

• Detailed record keeping of applied areas will be required

• Perform pre operation and application checks to equipment, along with other safety paperwork requirements.

• Accountable for maintenance and well being of machinery.

• Be physically able to perform tasks as heavy lifting (50lbs) and operating equipment for extended periods of time.

Education/Experience:

• Hold a high school diploma. Enrolled in a industry related or post secondary program is an asset

• Display courtesy, professional and customer service attitude at all times

• Willingness to work long hours and weekends both in and out of town

• Ability to keep neat notes of application records

• Class 5 operators license minimum , and a clean drivers abstract

• Agricultural background is an asset

• 3 years previous experience

•  Truck or Car

• Csts

• First Aid a plus

• H2S a Plus

• Will to travel up to 24 days continuous

What we offer:

• Competitive wages based upon experience ($23 starting but can be negotiated based on experience)

• A positive, fun and safe work environment

• Valuable experience in the agriculture & reclamation industry

• The chance to work outside all summer!

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $23.00-$28.00 per hour

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that the project is on schedule and budget

• Establish and communicate the responsibilities, authorities, and accountability of all site employees and ensure that they clearly understand their role and Tasks for each day and each project.

• Have ongoing communication with the Project Manager regarding progress, conditions, and issues with your site.

• Ensure quality control testing is completed and accurate each day or each project.

• Complete reports, safety documentation, etc. as required by CEC policies and procedures and project requirements.

• Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with plans, specification, and client direction

• Supervise and train workers to ensure a safe and productive job site

• Hazard identification and mitigation

Previous Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of Foreman / Supervisory experience

• Minimum 3 years equipment operation with fine grading experience (small dozer, excavator, skidsteer, telehandler, loader)

• Minimum 3 years civil works experience

• MSE wall construction experience

• Backfilling of structures

Qualifications:

• ability to read and understand plans and specifications

• Must be willing to travel up to 24 days continuous

• Willing and able to work in all weather conditions up to 12 hours per day including weekends

Training and certification (CEC will provide training for the successful candidate if required):

• Drivers license class 5 with clean abstract

• First Aid

• CSTS

• WHMIS

• H2S

• Leadership for Safety Excellence

• Fall Arrest

• Ability to pass Drug and Alcohol test

Assets:

• Class 1 or Class 3 Drivers Licence

• Gabion Wall Experience

• HDPE Pipe fusion experience

• Liner and Geosynthetics installation experience

As a successful candidate, you have strong leadership skills, delegation and Site Foreman skills. You are effective in the areas of construction safety and productivity.

Pay Rate:

• Compensation to be negotiated based on relevant skills and experience

• Performance bonus incentive

• Discretionary performance based bonus incentive on a per project basis