Snow Equipment Operator

Bruce Co•Middleton, WI

8d•$0 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Snow Equipment Operator and Deicing Applicator performs independent production work using authorized trucks, plows, loaders, sidewalk machines, spreaders, or liquid application equipment. Assignments are based on demonstrated experience, driving eligibility, training, practical evaluation, and operational need. Our snow and ice team serves as a first responder to the first responders by helping keep healthcare facilities, emergency access, businesses, and the community open during winter events.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have reliable transportation to the assigned reporting location.
Must maintain dependable on-call availability and respond to event communications.
Must pass the practical evaluation for each assigned vehicle, machine, or application system (evaluation is given on-site).
Must accurately use company timekeeping, routing, communication, and service-documentation systems.
Must maintain safe operating judgment during low visibility, traffic, long events, and changing surface conditions.
Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required for assignments involving company vehicles.
Commercial driver’s license is required only for assignments involving equipment that legally requires a CDL.
Successful completion of company equipment, driving, material-application, and site-specific training is required. (Level 2 training)

Nice To Haves

Prior commercial snow and ice equipment experience is preferred.
Relevant experience may include pickup plows, loaders, skid steers, sidewalk machines, salt trucks, granular spreaders, or liquid brine systems.
Experience with application-rate controls, calibration, or low-tolerance commercial sites is helpful.

Responsibilities

Operates only the vehicles and equipment for which the employee has been trained and authorized.
Completes and documents pre-use and post-use inspections and reports mechanical, safety, or damage concerns promptly.
Plows or clears assigned lots, drives, loading areas, sidewalks, or route segments according to site maps and service standards.
Applies granular deicer or liquid brine according to approved rates, equipment settings, calibration, weather conditions, and service instructions.
Protects pavement, curbs, structures, landscaping, vehicles, utilities, and other site assets while operating equipment.
Places snow only in approved locations and maintains emergency access, fire lanes, hydrants, drains, and pedestrian routes.
Documents service time, material use, site conditions, exceptions, photos, and completion information accurately.
Maintains communication with site or route leadership and responds to changing priorities and reassignment.
Stops work and escalates unsafe conditions, equipment failures, incidents, property damage, or instructions outside authorized scope.
Cleans and refuels assigned equipment as directed and returns it to the designated location in ready condition.
Participates in post-event review and coaching when documentation, application, or service results vary from expectations.
Performs other duties as assigned and follows company safety policies and procedures at all times.