Heavy Equipment Operator & Sidewalk Snow Removal

Facility Care; Guelph; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Uniforms

Benefits

RRSP contributions

Growth opportunities

Year-round employment

Job summary

Facility Care is seeking an Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator for snow removal in Guelph. You’ll operate a wheel loader and handle plowing, salting, and shoveling at a distribution centre, with on-call shifts and 24/7 standby during winter.

The role requires reliability, strong equipment skills, and the ability to work in extreme winter conditions. In-person interview and drive test are required. Benefits include year-round employment with RRSP contributions and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating heavy equipment in a snow removal or similar environment.
• Valid G license; DZ or AZ license is an asset
• Must be available 24/7 on-call during the winter season, including weekends and holidays
• Able to report to work on time for each shift when called in
• Physically fit, able to lift 50 lbs, and capable of working in extreme winter weather conditions, including manual shoveling
• Comfortable working independently and under time pressure
• Knowledge of basic mechanical systems and routine equipment maintenance
• Able to read site maps and follow digital dispatch systems

Responsibilities

• Be on-call 24/7 and respond quickly (within 60 minutes) during snow events
• Safely operate loaders or skid steers with plows, wing blades, or salt spreaders
• Salt and shovel walkways at a distribution centre in Guelph, which means more hours available to you each week
• Follow site maps and complete routes accurately and on time
• Perform equipment checks, fueling, and basic maintenance
• Communicate with supervisors and work as part of a team
• Follow all safety standards and wear PPE

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

On-call readiness

Safety

Teamwork

Education

G license

DZ/AZ license asset

Tools

Site maps

Digital dispatch systems

Job description

Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator – Snow Removal

Pay: up to $40/hr + $300/week standby
Contract: Nov 16, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027

Location:Guelph

We’re looking for experienced Loader Operators to join our winter snow removal team. You’ll operate a new, clean wheel loader to clear parking lots and laneways at large client sites. This role also includes plowing with a Metal Pless blade, plus salting and shoveling walkways at a distribution centre in Guelph, which means more hours available to you. We need someone physically fit who can lift 50 lbs. Reliability, safety, and strong equipment skills are essential. An in-person interview and drive test is required.

What You’ll Do

• Be on-call 24/7 and respond quickly (within 60 minutes) during snow events
• Safely operate loaders or skid steers with plows, wing blades, or salt spreaders
• Salt and shovel walkways at a distribution centre in Guelph, which means more hours available to you each week
• Follow site maps and complete routes accurately and on time
• Perform equipment checks, fueling, and basic maintenance
• Communicate with supervisors and work as part of a team
• Follow all safety standards and wear PPE

Our Core Values: The Foundation of Our Team

If our values resonate with you, you’ll enjoy being part of our team.

• We Are Professional: We show up on time and in uniform, take ownership, speak respectfully, and act with integrity.
• We Work as a Team: We support each other, communicate openly, and celebrate wins.
• We Find Solutions: We stay calm under pressure and focus on effective fixes.
• We Get the Job Done with Excellence: We take pride in high-quality work and go the extra mile.

What You Bring

• Proven experience operating heavy equipment in a snow removal or similar environment
• Valid G license; DZ or AZ license is an asset
• Must be available 24/7 on-call during the winter season, including weekends and holidays
• Able to report to work on time for each shift when called in
• Physically fit, able to lift 50 lbs, and capable of working in extreme winter weather conditions, including manual shoveling
• Comfortable working independently and under time pressure
• Knowledge of basic mechanical systems and routine equipment maintenance
• Able to read site maps and follow digital dispatch systems

About Us

With 30+ years in landscaping and snow removal, we provide training, modern equipment, uniforms, and year-round employment with benefits, RRSP contributions, and growth opportunities. Our hands-on leadership team is supportive and invested in your success.