Assist and be part of a team of snowfighters (2-6 people) in the efficient clearing and deicing of private roadways, parking lots, driveways, sidewalks, walkways, steps, and any other surfaces that need snowblowing or shovelling, in a safe and efficient manner.

You will be assigned to the crew of a Team Leader, who will direct you in carrying out snow clearing and deicing to a small list of commercial and residential 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, and any other duties that may be needed in performing commercial snow and ice maintenance work.

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 have previous experience working physically-demanding jobs outdoors during inclement weather and harsh conditions.

Position Summary

• Snow Blower Operators & Snow Shovellers for private property snow removal operations
• Operate snow blowers and other hand tools such as shovels to clear snow from paved surfaces
• Lift and spread 50+ LB heavy buckets of ice melter by hand or push-spreader
• Assist team leader in successful completion of assigned tasks as necessary
• Work with Toronto's leading, award-winning snow and ice maintenance company
• Opportunity to make OVER $10,000 per winter for less than 250 hours of work
• Become part of a huge, happy, excited team of over 120+ snowfighters and meet lots of new people
• Rides to and from work are potentially available, depending on your location
• Full-length, five-month long winter contract (Nov 16th to Apr 15th)
• On-call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week as required by winter weather
• $22-$28 per hour, based on experience, reliability, timeliness and effectivity
• Guaranteed minimum 15 working hours per week even if there is no snow and no work
• Ellgibile for monthly performance bonuses up to $300 per month
• No paperwork! Fully modern equipment with electronic logging
• Must live within a maximum of 45 minutes commuting distance from our Toronto Office

Job Requirements

• This position requires early morning or late night starts, extended hours, and weekend duty including holidays
• This position requires 24/7 availability to respond to weather events at any time of day or night
• Having an open schedule is a must. We work according to the weather, so any time of day or night, if winter strikes we go out!
• Commercial snow removal experience is a definite asset and will be considered
• Minimum of 1 year outdoor labour experience requiring medium to heavy physical effort is a must
• Driver's license is not required for this position however could be considered an asset
• Good verbal and written interpersonal communication and leadership skills
• Excellent knowledge of consumer technology (Windows PC, Microsoft Office, Android Tablet, GPS Navigation, Smart Phone, Common Mobile Apps)
• Must have a modern smart phone with a basic internet data plan and full text messaging/voice call capabilities

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor your cell phone 24/7 in order to promptly and quickly respond to all schedule updates sent by dispatch via text message
• Arrive to work at our yard in a speedy fashion when called upon, ready to go at a moments notice all winter long
• Follow directions as provided by your Team Leader, and remain personally committed to high-quality, effective performance of the work
• Participate in a small to medium-sized crew (2-6 people) while ensuring all assigned duties are performed properly and safely at all times throughout each shift
• Ensure top-notch quality control and efficient completion of all work as required to meet service demands, time constraints, and operational deadlines
• Comply with and help enforce all safety precautions, operational procedures, directions, rules, policies, and regulations
• Ensure all team members are following rules and directions at all times