Description
Position Summary
The Snowplow Operator works as part of a team to clear snow and ice from parking areas and pathways safely and on time. You'll operate plow trucks, loaders, and salters to keep the site open and reduce the risks that come with winter weather.
Compensation
$30.00 per hour
Schedule
- Season: Winter Season 2026-2027 (estimated as November to March)
- Shifts: On call during snow and ice events, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Response time: You must be able to report within 30 minutes of being called in
What You'll Do
- Operate trucks and loaders with mounted snowplows or pushers safely and efficiently, following all operating procedures
- Operate salters, heavy equipment, and plow trucks to clear snow and ice
- Conduct pre-shift inspections and basic maintenance on assigned vehicles and equipment
- Remove snow, ice, and slush from parking areas, pathways, and other assigned areas
- Pile snow only in designated, approved locations
- Control ice buildup using salt, treated salt, liquids, or other de-icing agents
- Report for every shift fit for duty and ready to operate equipment safely
Requirements
What You Need
- Valid U.S. driver's license with at least 3 years of experience (approvals and final decision is subjected to our automobile insurance carrier's criteria)
- Comfortable working with and operating heavy equipment
- Ability to work safely near heavy equipment and other vehicles
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to respond within 30 minutes when called in
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
- Setting: Outdoors in extreme cold, rain, snow, dust, noise, and wet conditions, often overnight
- Physical: Lift a minimum of 50 lbs repeatedly