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**Job Title: Skid Steer Operator** **Company Name: Erosion Control Central** **Location: Calgary, AB** **Job Type: Full-Time** **About Us:** At **Erosion Control Central**, we specialize in environmental conservation and land management. Our mission is to protect natural resources, prevent soil erosion, and promote sustainable practices. As a company committed to excellence, we value safety, teamwork, and innovation. **Position Overview:** We are currently seeking a skilled **Skid Steer Operator** to join our team. As an operator, you will play a critical role in our erosion control projects, ensuring precise excavation and efficient use of attachments. If you have experience operating skid steers and a passion for environmental stewardship, we encourage you to apply. **Responsibilities:** - **Excavation Tasks:** - Operate skid steer equipment to perform excavation work, including grading, trenching, and earthmoving. - Collaborate with project managers and site supervisors to achieve accurate excavation depths and slopes. - Safely maneuver the skid steer on various terrains, adapting to changing conditions. - Follow project plans and specifications for excavation tasks. - **Attachment Expertise:** - Utilize a variety of skid steer attachments, such as buckets, trenchers, augers, sweepers, and silt fence plow. - Efficiently switch between attachments based on project requirements. - Perform routine maintenance on attachments and report any issues promptly. - Ensure proper attachment installation and secure operation. - **Safety and Compliance:** - Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations. - Conduct pre-operation inspections and address any safety concerns. - Promote a safe work environment for yourself and fellow team members. - **Quality and Precision:** - Achieve precise grade levels and finish work according to project specifications. - Pay attention to detail to minimize environmental impact during excavation. - Work closely with surveyors and engineers to maintain accuracy. **Qualifications:** - **Experience:** - Minimum of **5** years of skid steer operation experience. - Proficiency in excavating and using various attachments. - Landscape grading. - Transporting, loading, and unloading of equipment. - **Skills:** - Ability to read and interpret construction plans. - Familiarity with different skid steer attachments. - Strong communication skills and teamwork. - Safety-conscious and detail-oriented. - Reading grades and interpreting slopes. - Leading crews. - Ability to prioritize tasks to maximize efficiency. - **Physical Requirements:** - Ability to lift up to **50** pounds. - Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions. - **Valid Drivers License:** Required. - **Experience with Hydro-seeding would be considered an asset** **Benefits:** - Competitive salary based on experience. - Health and dental benefits. - Opportunities for professional development and training. **How to Apply:** Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter through Indeed. Please include Skid Steer Operator in the subject line. **Erosion Control Central** is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals who share our commitment to environmental stewardship. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $30.00-$32.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 60 per week Additional pay: - Overtime pay Schedule: - Monday to Friday - Overtime - Weekends as needed Experience: - skid steer: 5 years (required) License/Certification: - Class 5 License (required)