Careers

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)