Company Overview
Spartan Snow Services is a commercial snow and ice management company servicing the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and surrounding regions. We specialize strictly in commercial winter maintenance and are seeking reliable, skilled Snow Removal Salt Truck Drivers/Crew Leads to join our team for the winter season.

Why Join Us?

- Guaranteed Winter Income: Earn a fixed monthly standby retainer just for being on call. You get paid even when it doesn't snow.
- PLUS Competitive Hourly Wages: Earn an elevated hourly rate for all active operations on top of your standby pay.
- Well-Maintained Fleet: Work with reliable salt trucks and equipment.

Position Details

- Job Types: Seasonal (Winter)
- Location: In-person (Newmarket, ON)
- Schedule: On-call 24/7 availability during active winter weather periods. Must be able to respond to calls for snow and ice events with 1 (one) hour notice (including weekends and holidays).

Key Responsibilities

- Operate vehicles and salting or brining equipment in a protected, responsible, and efficient manner following all recommended procedures.
- Maintain a clean and safe job site, ensuring current landscape and property are not damaged during snow and ice removal.
- Ensure vehicle GPS units and/or dash cams are maintained and plugged in at all times.
- Conduct pre-shift inspections and maintenance on all vehicles and equipment, including assigned shop tool maintenance.
- Manage and lead a hand-shoveling crew during select night shifts.
- Outline customer expectations to crews to ensure high-quality work and satisfaction.
- Communicate with customers in a polite and courteous manner.
- Conduct and document debriefings after inclement weather or end-of-season, and implement improvements.




- Prepare for and show up to shifts free from the influence of any drugs, alcohol, or medications that affect safe equipment operation.
- Complete daily logs, track hours worked accurately, and record all job expenses.
- Document and report any site obstacles.
- Comply with all local health and safety laws, wear appropriate PPE at all times, and attend safety meetings/training.

Qualifications

- Minimum 1 year of experience operating a salt truck (required).
- Minimum 1 year of experience managing a crew (required).
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driver's abstract and reliable transportation to the yard.
- Must be eligible to be insured under Spartan Snow’s automobile insurance policy.
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to prioritize, multitask, motivate, and delegate effectively.

Compensation

- Guaranteed Monthly Standby Pay: $400-550/week, paid monthly
- PLUS Competitive Hourly Pay: $25.00-30.00/hour on top of your standby pay
- We value our drivers' commitment to 24/7 readiness. That’s why we offer a dual pay structure so you earn a predictable income all winter long. We never deduct your hourly wages from your standby pay. You get both.

Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Newmarket, ON L3Y 4Z1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Briefly describe your commercial snow removal experience and the specific types of salters or spreaders you have operated.

Experience:

- commercial trucking: 2 years (required)
- snow removal: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- driver's license with a clean driver's abstract (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Salt Truck Driver & Crew Lead - Guaranteed Weekly Standby + Hourly Pay (Canada)
🏢 Spartan Snow Services
📍 Canada