Assist and be part of a small, intimate team of snowfighters (1-3 people) in the efficient clearing and deicing of private roadways, parking lots, driveways, sidewalks, walkways, steps, etc…, in a safe and efficient manner. You will be assigned a team leader, who will direct you in providing snow clearing and deicing to various properties in Toronto. You will be responsible to perform such tasks as clearing snow with a snow blower or shovel, spreading ice melter by hand or push-spreader, lifting heavy bags or buckets of ice melter into the back of a pickup truck, etc… This position requires the successful applicant to work on an on-call basis with irregular hours, often overnight, so an open schedule is a must. Applicants must be available and committed to work on very short notice, at all times of the day and night, as dictated by the weather and operational response requirements. This position requires the successful applicant to be physically fit.
Job Summary
- Operate snow blower and hand tools such as shovels to clear snow from paved surfaces
- Assist Site Operator in successful completion of assigned tasks as necessary
- Carry and spread heavy bags of ice melter by hand or push-spreader
- Winter Contract (Nov-Apr) with opportunity for year-long employment
- On-call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week with routine daily responsibilities
- $20-$27 per hour depending on experience, ability, effort and availability
- 15 hours per week guaranteed pay
- Flexible payment schedules
- Eligible for seasonal performance bonus
- Must live within a maximum of 60 minutes travelling distance from our Toronto Equipment Yard
Job Duties
- Previous snow removal or related labor experience
- Good verbal and written interpersonal communication skills
- Knowledge of simple consumer technology (Android Tablet, GPS Unit, Smart Phone)
- A valid driver’s license is a potential asset but not required for this position
Job Requirements
- Maintain working knowledge of scope of work as directed by Site Operator, and remain personally committed to adequate performance of the work at all times
- Operate snow blower and shovels to remove ice and snow from private properties
- Spread ice melter by hand or with a push-spreader. This requires early morning or late night starts, extended hours, and week-end duty including holidays
- Perform basic equipment maintenance/repair tasks such as filling fuel and cleaning
- Comply with all safety precautions, operational procedures, directions, rules, policies, and regulations
- Ensure all crew members are following rules and directions at all times
- This position requires early morning or late night starts, extended hours, and week-end duty including holidays