Snow Plow Truck Operator

The Hatch Group, Inc. • Boston, MA

2d • $30 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

The Hatch Group is a family-owned and operated company providing construction, facility maintenance, snow and ice management, and material production services. The Snow Plow Truck Driver operates a company-provided plow truck to provide snow removal and ice management services at assigned customer properties. Drivers receive designated routes from a Territory Manager and are responsible for safe travel between sites, following service instructions, and completing assigned work thoroughly and efficiently. The position requires safe winter driving, careful plow operation, consistent communication, and dependable attendance.

This is an on-call position throughout the winter season, with availability required for all incoming storms, including nights, overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays. Drivers who remain actively engaged in the Snow Program and readily available for all storms will be provided a take-home company plow truck. Continued take-home vehicle privileges depend on participation, responsiveness, safe operation, and compliance with company vehicle policies.

The company describes a full-time employee benefits package that includes health, life, and dental insurance, as well as a 401(k) match of up to 4%. The Hatch Group is a drug-free work environment; employees are subject to pre-employment and random drug screenings.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license appropriate for the assigned vehicle and an acceptable driving record.
• Demonstrated experience safely operating a plow truck.
• Medical DOT Card.
• Availability for all incoming snowstorms throughout the winter season.
• Ability to drive safely in snow, ice, darkness, and reduced visibility.
• Ability to follow assigned routes, site maps, service instructions, and supervisor direction.
• Working mobile phone and ability to receive and respond to company communications.
• Strong attendance, punctuality, attention to detail, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with the Territory Manager and other crews.

Responsibilities

• Follow the route, site assignments, priorities, and reporting instructions provided by the Territory Manager.
• Drive safely between assigned customer sites, accounting for weather, visibility, and road conditions.
• Plow parking lots, drive lanes, entrances, loading areas, and other designated surfaces according to site-specific snow plans.
• Place snow in approved locations while maintaining visibility, drainage, emergency access, and usable parking areas.
• Operate carefully around pedestrians, parked vehicles, buildings, curbs, landscaping, and other obstacles.
• Apply salt or other ice management materials when assigned, following company instructions and designated application rates.
• Coordinate with equipment operators and sidewalk crews to complete property service.
• Complete assigned return visits, refreeze treatments, and post-storm cleanup.
• Obtain direction from the Territory Manager before changing route priorities or leaving assigned work incomplete.
• Follow traffic laws, company vehicle policies, and safe winter driving practices; adjust speed and following distance to conditions.
• Use safe backing practices and request assistance when visibility or site conditions require it.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the truck, plow, spreader, tires, lights, fluids, and safety equipment.
• Keep windows, mirrors, cameras, lights, and license plates clear of snow and ice; maintain adequate fuel and report maintenance needs.
• Immediately report accidents, property damage, mechanical problems, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Stop driving or operating when conditions, equipment problems, or fatigue make continued work unsafe, and notify the Territory Manager.
• Avoid distracted driving by parking safely before using a phone or entering service information.
• Monitor storm communications and promptly acknowledge assignments and reporting instructions.
• Notify the Territory Manager when beginning the route, experiencing delays, encountering unsafe conditions, or completing assigned service.
• Accurately record time worked, site arrival and departure, completed services, material usage, and requested photographs using company systems.
• Report blocked areas, inaccessible sites, existing property damage, customer concerns, and additional service needs.
• Attend required preseason orientation, route reviews, vehicle familiarization, and safety training.
• Remain actively engaged in the Snow Program and readily available for every incoming storm.
• Keep the assigned truck secure, clean, fueled, and ready for deployment, and park it in a safe, authorized location that allows timely departure.
• Use the vehicle only for authorized purposes and follow company rules regarding passengers, vehicle use, and storage.
• Do not allow unauthorized individuals to drive or operate the truck or its attachments.
• Promptly notify the Territory Manager of changes in availability that affect participation in the Snow Program.
• Return the vehicle, keys, fuel cards, and company equipment when directed or when the assignment ends.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) match up to 4%
• Company-provided take-home plow truck for drivers who remain actively engaged in the Snow Program and readily available for all storms

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed