Skid Steer Operator

If you love getting out there in the winter and you’re on the lookout to work alongside a highly efficient crew, consider joining Proscapes as a Snow Plow Skid Steer Operator.

This is the kind of job you’ve been looking for—a job where you will be recognized for your strong work ethic, and where you get to meet interesting people who you can hang out with during downtime. 

If you love the productive feeling that comes from snow plowing and you have the stamina and passion for getting through whatever the winter season throws our way, we would love to hear from you. A flexible schedule is a must (24/7 availability) as well as the ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance and a safe driving record.

Proscapes Skid Steer Operators can expect to:

For both residential and commercial sites, be responsible for the safe and productive operation of skid steers with mounted snow plows or pushers for the purpose of controlling snow and ice accumulations on job sites. Conduct excellent recordkeeping including accurate times, dates, equipment inspections, site/service logs, and weather reporting.

Core Capabilities: 

• Customer and quality focus

• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)

• Teamwork

• Excellent problem-solving abilities 

• Responsibility and dependability

• Ethics and integrity

• Respond promptly to calls for snow and ice events.

• Prepare and show up for shifts free from the influence of any drugs, alcohol, or medicines that have an effect on safe and productive equipment operation.

• Conduct pre-shift inspections and maintenance on all vehicles and equipment.

• Clear snow from customer sites from designated areas (marked on site maps).

• Pile snow in designated and approved locations only.

• Operate vehicles and snow plow equipment in a safe, responsible, and efficient manner following all recommended operating procedures.

• Control ice accumulations at job sites with the safe and responsible use of de-icing agents (salt, treated salt, liquids or other deicing chemicals).

• Hand-shovel or hand-treat site areas as required (walkways, doorways, fire equipment, etc.).

• Be available for communication at all times during a shift and before/after shifts.

• Accurately document site service records for each and every site including times, services performed, weather conditions etc.

• Submit paperwork and documentation promptly at the end of each shift

• Document and report any obstacles at site(s).

• Perform basic maintenance and small repairs on vehicles and equipment as required

• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures.

• Work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations.

We are also looking for these qualifications: 

• Customer and quality focus

• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)

• Teamwork

• Excellent problem-solving abilities 

• Responsibility and dependability

• Ethics and integrity

• Valid drivers’ license and/or equipment operators certificate(s)

• Safe driving record—able to submit a driver’s abstract (infractions history) upon request

• Minimum 2 years of experience operating snowplows and/or snow plow equipment

• Ability to read and interpret maps 

• Documentation knowledge of driver logbook; pre-trip and post-trip inspections; maintenance and repair reports; and trip reports

• Ability to follow safe working procedures

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team

• Ability to speak, read, and write English

• Possession of a smartphone or data-enabled device for communication

Salary : $30 - $35