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SNOW REMOVAL OPERATOR | SHOVELLER
Position Overview:
The snow removal operator | shoveller is responsible for the safe and productive removal of snow and ice from residential and commercial job sites, walkways, and traffic areas.
Core Capabilities:
- Customer and quality focus
- Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Teamwork
- Excellent problem-solving abilities
- Responsibility and dependability
- Ethics and integrity
Job Duties:
- Respond promptly to calls for snow and ice events
- Prepare and show up for shifts free from the influence of any drugs, alcohol, or medicines that influence safety or productivity
- Conduct pre-shift inspections and maintenance on all equipment/vehicles
- Clear snow and ice accumulations from customer sites from designated areas using shovels, snowblowers, salt spreaders and bagged salt
- Clear snow and ice accumulations from customer sites from designated areas using pick-up truck and plow, loaders, skidsteer and more if 3-years’ experience acquired minimum
- Pile snow in designated and approved locations only
- Be available for communication at all times
- Document and report any obstacles at site(s)
- Perform basic maintenance and small repairs on small equipment as required
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times
- Comply with all company policies and procedures
- Work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations
- Complete service logs through company mobile app with photos.
Requirements:
- Completion of high school an asset
- Ability to read and interpret maps
- Physically fit with strong stamina
- Ability to follow safe working procedures
- Good observation skills and attention to detail
- Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team
Work Conditions:
- Various locations including both residential and commercial sites
- Extremely flexible working hours, including nights, weekend, and holiday work
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Work safely near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis
- Work outdoors in various conditions including extreme cold, rain, dust, noise, and wet conditions
Contract length: 6 months (position can progress into spring-fall full-time position)
Salary: $16.00-$25.00 per hour (experience based)