Heavy Equipment Operator & Sidewalk Snow Removal

Facility Care

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Facility Care Solutions is hiring an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator for its winter snow removal team in Guelph. The role involves operating a new, clean wheel loader to clear parking lots and laneways at large client sites, as well as plowing with a Metal Pless blade. It also includes salting and shoveling walkways at a distribution centre, providing additional hours. The contract runs from November 16, 2026, to March 28, 2027, and pays up to $40 per hour plus $300 per week for standby. The operator must be available on call 24/7 during the winter season and respond within 60 minutes during snow events. An in-person interview and drive test are required. The employer describes its team as professional, collaborative, solution-focused, and committed to excellent work. It provides training, modern equipment, uniforms, year-round employment with benefits, RRSP contributions, growth opportunities, and support from a hands-on leadership team.

Requirements

Proven experience operating heavy equipment in a snow removal or similar environment.
Valid G driver's license.
Availability for 24/7 on-call work during the winter season, including weekends and holidays.
Ability to report to work on time when called in.
Physical fitness and ability to lift 50 pounds and work in extreme winter weather, including manual shoveling.
Comfort working independently and under time pressure.
Knowledge of basic mechanical systems and routine equipment maintenance.
Ability to read site maps and follow digital dispatch systems.
An in-person interview and drive test are required.

Nice To Haves

DZ or AZ driver's license.

Responsibilities

Be on call 24/7 during the winter season and respond within 60 minutes during snow events.
Safely operate loaders or skid steers equipped with plows, wing blades, or salt spreaders.
Salt and shovel walkways at a distribution centre in Guelph.
Follow site maps and complete assigned routes accurately and on time.
Perform equipment checks, fueling, and basic maintenance.
Communicate with supervisors and work as part of a team.
Follow safety standards and wear personal protective equipment (PPE).