The Snow Equipment Operator will be required to operate a truck equipped with a plow-blade and or sanding/salting equipment for the purpose of removing ice and snow from roads, and hand shoveling when necessary, ensuring that they complete daily inspections of equipment and operating equipment in a secure manner.
Core Competencies
● Quality Orientation
● Time Management
● Problem Solving
● Accountability and Dependability
● Decision Making and Judgement
● Operating Equipment
● Communication
● Energy and Able to Handle Stress
Primary Duties
● Drive Plow Truck, Tractor, or other equipment in a protected, productive and law-abiding manner.
● Spread sand/salt using the spreader as necessary.
● Hand Shovel as necessary.
● Record timesheet using company App.
● Perform pre-trip inspections on the vehicle, plowing and sanding/salting equipment, ensuring safety and roadworthiness.
● Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
● Communicate effectively with the public, customers, and co-workers both verbally and in written form.
● Assist in loading and unloading of the sand/salt spreading equipment trucks.
● Other duties as assigned by management.
Requirements
● Previous experience in snow equipment operation is an asset.
● Operate or learn to operate equipment such as tractors, skid steers, plows, salters, snow blowers and shovels
● Solid knowledge of snow removal equipment and best practices
● Possess a valid G class driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract.
● Work independently in a busy environment.
● Experience with routine maintenance operations.
● Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
Work Conditions
● Physical ability to lift up to 50lb
● Travel to off-site locations required
● Safety equipment will be required, e.g., green omega safety boots, safety glasses/goggles, etc.
● Overtime as required
● Hazards associated with the trade
● Work both indoors and outdoors in extreme weather conditions.