Landscape Labourer / Skid Steer Operator

Get Outside and Get to Work

GCS Group is hiring a Landscape Labourer and Skid Steer Operator to support surface restoration and site cleanup work tied to our telecom and underground construction projects in and around Red Deer, Alberta. This is a hands-on outdoor role that combines general landscape labour with skid steer operation — ideal for someone who likes variety in their day and takes pride in leaving a job site looking better than they found it.

We keep our crews busy and we look after the people on them. If you're dependable, capable behind the controls, and carry a clean driving record, this could be a great fit.

What the Job Involves

Operating a skid steer to support grading, backfill, spoil removal, and surface restoration on active project sites

Performing general landscape labour including seeding, sodding, topsoil spreading, and site cleanup

Assisting with post-construction restoration to return work areas to their original condition

Safely loading, moving, and staging materials across job sites as directed

Completing daily equipment pre-checks and flagging any mechanical concerns to the foreman

Working alongside HDD and telecom construction crews to keep sites clean and organized throughout the project

Following all site safety requirements and ground disturbance procedures

What You Need to Qualify

Valid Alberta driver's license with fewer than 3 demerit points — this is a firm requirement and will be verified

Skid steer certification is required; must be current and confirmed before your start date

Prior experience in landscaping, site restoration, or general construction labor is a strong asset

Comfortable operating equipment in tight or uneven terrain

Physical fitness to handle labour-intensive outdoor work across varying weather conditions

Reliable, punctual, and able to take direction and work well within a team

What GCS Group Offers

Consistent hours on active construction and restoration projects

Competitive wages based on experience

Company benefits package

Christmas performance bonus

Accommodations and LOA provided for workers living more than 100 km from Red Deer

 REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

A valid Class 5 driver’s license & clean drivers abstract

CSTS 2020 certification required

Ground Disturbance Level 2 required

If you've got the license, the certification, and the work ethic to back them both up — GCS Group wants to hear from you. Apply today and come work with a crew that keeps busy.