Equipment Operator

Are you excited by blueprints and grade pins? Do you like to show off your operating skills to 1/8th of an inch?

Our Equipment Operator position is a skilled position for someone who loves working in the dirt, has a good eye and understanding of measurements to maintain grades, and enjoys working with a team of like-minded individuals to efficiently create an outdoor space to be proud of.

We aren't your typical landscaping company. Each of our employees wears many different hats. We seek people who are adaptable, willing to learn, and tackle ever-changing tasks regardless of their skill level. Everyone brings something to the table, and we are eager to invest in our employees. After all, the better our team is, the better we can serve our customers!

Chevalier Outdoor Living is a company based on the following Core Values:

• Building & Enriching Relationships
• Cultivating Creative Solutions
• Fostering Learning & Growth

We offer seasonal work from April to November, with winter work opportunities. We create, build, and maintain outdoor spaces, from garden beds to patios and walkways. With multiple projects going on at once, new challenges and learning opportunities are always available. We take pride in our work and want all team members to be able to do so as well. There are also opportunities to work in multiple team settings and gain new skills. We help and support each other regardless of our specific job titles. 

All team members enjoy weekends off, weekly paychecks, time-and-a-half overtime pay for over 40 hours worked in a week, and up to 40 hours of PTO per year.

After an initial introductory period, we offer paid holidays off, health insurance, company-matched Simple IRA up to 3%, and opportunities for career and educational growth. 

Major Job-related Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsible for verifying that Dig-Safe (811) has been notified and clearance given to begin site work
  
• Read and interpret blueprints, designs, drawings, and specifications to assist in landscape construction
• Responsible for the operation of heavy equipment to complete a wide variety of job tasks and assist with landscape construction projects, both residential and commercial
• Overseeing work in trenches, ditches, excavation sites, landscape installations, and lawn installations, including measurements with laser level and various other tools
•  Daily inspection and maintenance of equipment and tools
• Report any repair issues or equipment hazards immediately
• Secure special attachments to equipment
• Assist with general labor duties when needed to complete landscape construction projects
• Complete daily paperwork detailing job hours and costs

Minor Job-related Duties/Responsibilities

• Ensure daily clean-up of garbage from job-site areas, trucks, and trailers, including disposal of debris in proper areas
  
• Wearing proper personal protective equipment at all times of work, including but not limited to hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, and boots, as per company and governmental regulations and laws

Job-related Qualifications

• Preference for valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and ability to drive truck/trailer combination
• Proof of high school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Proven measurement and calculation skills
• Preference for at least 2 years of experience in landscape, construction, or another related field
• Flexible working hours including occasional out-of-town work
• Available by phone on off-duty hours for planning/emergency work situations that occasionally arise
  
• Must pass drug testing
• Must have reliable transportation

Key Competencies

• Able to communicate both verbally & written, as well as through hand signals on the job sites
• Excellent observation skills and strong attention to detail with the ability to analyze and problem-solve
• Able to survey and assess designated areas to plan job site layout
• Able to work both independently with little supervision and as part of a team 
•  Able to focus on and communicate with the client politely and courteously.
• Managing tasks while being mindful of both quality and time
•  Responsible and dependable
• General knowledge of construction materials and their uses
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment near heavy equipment, vehicles, and site workers
• Ability to work in a safe manner, complying with all company policies and regulations

Physical Requirements for The Position

• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 lbs., walk, stand, crouch, kneel, carry out strenuous physical tasks for prolonged periods, and physically work shifts greater than 8 hours.
• Seasonal work may require shifts of 10-12 hours

Salary : $25