Light Equipment Operator - Winter

Clintar; Toronto; Remote; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Clintar in Toronto is seeking a Winter Light Equipment Operator to support our seasonal snow management team. You will operate sidewalk tractors, snowrators and related gear, ensuring safety, quality and timely service for high-profile properties.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and clear communication; a valid G license and prior snow removal experience are required, with First Aid certification preferred. Seasonal, outdoor work with variable hours and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of practical snow removal experience.
• At least 1 year of winter light equipment experience.
• First Aid certification preferred.
• Valid G driver's license with clean abstract.

Responsibilities

• Promote a positive team environment through motivation, effective communication, and proactive problem-solving skills
• Operate equipment including, but not limited to, sidewalk tractors, snowrators and other equipment to clear snow and ice from designated areas.
• Maintain clean sites, ensuring no property or equipment damage.
• Respond to emergency calls for snow removal
• Perform various snow removal and de-icing tasks as required
• Communicate updates, issues and anomalies to the Division Manager
• Enter and maintain timesheets
• Complete site and equipment documentation
• Conduct daily inspections of assigned vehicles and equipment and report any issues, damages, etc.
• Provide friendly, helpful, and professional customer service to clients as required by Management

Skills

Strong communication

Punctuality and reliability

Team attitude

Snow removal experience

Winter light equipment experience

G license

Education

First Aid certification

G driver's license (reference)

Tools

Snow removal equipment (snowrator, sidewalk tractor)

Job description

Light Equipment Operator - Winter

About Us

Since its founding in 1973, Clintar has grown to be a leader in the year-round maintenance of high-profile commercial, condominium and estate properties, including government institutions, hospitals and Fortune 500 companies. Our focus on safety and sustainability through every season enable us to make our communities safer, more productive and more beautiful for everyone.

Our shared values are:

• Quality
• Accountability
• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Being Solution focused
• Being Proactive

All Clintar of Toronto employees are expected to embody and model these values. They aren’t just buzz words. It’s who we are.

And we are looking for a seasoned Winter Light Equipment Operators to fill a current opening. As one of our Winter Light Equipment Operators, you will blend your professional winter experience with your eye for detail and health and safety. Our standards are high and yours should be too. Our Light Equipment Operators handle high-traffic and complex sites, ensuring every one meets our strict quality standards.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Promote a positive team environment through motivation, effective communication, and proactive problem-solving skills
• Operate equipment including, but not limited to, sidewalk tractors, snowrators and other equipment to clear snow and ice from designated areas.
• Maintain clean sites, ensuring no property or equipment damage.
• Respond to emergency calls for snow removal
• Perform various snow removal and de-icing tasks as required
• Communicate updates, issues and anomalies (good and bad) to the Division Manager
• Enter and maintain timesheets
• Complete site and equipment documentation
• Conduct daily inspections of assigned vehicles and equipment and report any issues, damages, etc.
• Provide friendly, helpful, and professional customer service to clients as required by Management

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of practical experience in a snow removal role
• One or more years of winter light equipment experience
• First Aid certification preferred
• Valid G driver’s license and clean abstract
• Strong communication skills
• Punctual, trustworthy, and reliable
• Positive and professional team attitude

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Seasonal – as needed. Occasional extended hours may be required
• Work outdoors in many different conditions. (Read: Most of them.)
• Travel (between job sites, etc.)
• Lift and move up to twenty-five pounds and occasionally up to fifty pounds
• Lots of standing, bending and crouching
• Lots of repetitive tasks
• Occasional exposure to wet and/or cold conditions, fumes, or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals
• Moderate noise levels
• Wearing of PPE

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