Job Title: Equipment Operator/Landscape Laborer – Vegetation Management
Location: Alberta, Canada. Please note, this is an on-the-road-job. You must be willing to travel. An RV/trailer is required as we are often in areas with limited accommodations. Please only apply if you meet this requirement.
Job Type: Seasonal (May-Oct)
Compensation: Competitive, based on experience plus daily LOA.
About Us
We specialize in targeted grazing with sheep for vegetation management and soil health improvement on utility-scale solar sites across Alberta. In addition to grazing, we integrate mechanical mowing and re-vegetation efforts to ensure effective vegetation control and site maintenance, to allow for future livestock grazing. Our work supports sustainable energy production and regenerative land stewardship.
Job Description
We are looking for a Equipment Operator/Landscape Laborer to assist with vegetation management on solar sites throughout Alberta. The role involves operating mowing equipment in compliance with environmental and safety standards. Applicants must reside in Canada.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate and maintain mowing equipment, UTV, spraying equipment, skid steer.
- Safely navigate around solar panels.
- Conduct pre- and post-operation inspections and perform basic equipment maintenance.
- Assist in transporting equipment between project sites.
- Monitor vegetation conditions and report any issues related to site safety or equipment performance.
- Follow all safety protocols and site-specific regulations.
- Shift work; remote locations throughout Alberta; must be willing to travel.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Experience operating mowing equipment, or skid-steers with mower attachments.
- Ability to work safely around solar infrastructure.
- Basic mechanical knowledge for troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Ability to work within a team environment.
- Strong attention to safety and detail when operating equipment.
- Valid driver’s license is a requirement.
- Valid CPR/First Aid Certification is a requirement.
- Valid Pesticide Applicator Certification and asset.
What We Offer:
Competitive pay with daily LOA.
A dynamic, outdoor work environment with a team committed to safety.
Join us in shaping the future of vegetation management in the renewable energy sector!
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: $20.00-$30.00 per hour
Additional pay:
- Overtime pay
Benefits:
- Housing allowance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Overtime
Application question(s):
- Do you have your own RV/trailer to mobilize to worksites?
Licence/Certification:
- Drivers license and own vehicle? (preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Expected start date: 2025-06-09