Heavy Equipment Operator- Snow Removal

Facility Care; Toronto; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Facility Care is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator for snow removal across GTA client sites. You will operate wheel loaders and perform essential plowing, salting, and route execution during winter events, staying on-call 24/7.

Ideal candidates bring proven heavy equipment experience, a valid G license (DZ/AZ a plus), and the ability to work in harsh winter conditions, with reliability and safety as top priorities. Contract runs Nov 16, 2026–Mar 28, 2027.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating heavy equipment in a snow removal or similar environment.
• Must be available 24/7 during winter season, including weekends and holidays.
• Physically fit and able to work in extreme winter conditions.
• Able to read site maps and follow dispatch systems.
• Comfortable working independently and under time pressure.

Responsibilities

• Be on-call 24/7 and respond quickly during snow events (within 60 minutes).
• Safely operate loaders or skid steers with plows, wing blades, or salt spreaders.
• 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

Reliability

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Teamwork

Education

G license

Job description

Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator – Snow Removal

Pay: up to $70/hr (no standby) OR up to $40/hr + $300/week standby
Contract:Nov 16, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027
Location:Various GTA client sites

We’re looking for experienced Loader Operators to join our winter snow removal team. You’ll operate a wheel NEW and clean wheel loader to clear parking lots and laneways at large client sites. 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


• 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 operatingheavy equipmentin a snow removal or similar environment


• Valid G license preferred; DZ or AZ license is an asset


• Must be available24/7 on-callduring the winter season, including weekends andholidays


• Able toreport to work on time for each shift when called in


• Physically fit and capable of working in extreme winter weather conditions


• Comfortable working independently and under time pressure


• Knowledge ofbasic 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.