Snow Removal Heavy Tractor Operator

Green-Meadow-Landscapes-; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training

Use of company vehicle

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Green Meadow Landscapes & Maintenance in Calgary is seeking a Heavy Tractor Snow Removal Operator to safely operate tractors and other heavy equipment during snow and ice removal. You will work on commercial, residential, municipal, and public-space properties, delivering high safety and customer service standards.

Responsibilities include operating tractors with blades, clearing snow, applying sand and salt, and performing daily logs and inspections.

Qualifications

• Organized and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Ability to work outdoors in cold weather and winter conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors with snow blades, buckets, blowers, spreaders and other attachments.
• Safely remove snow from parking lots, roadways, sidewalks, and entrances.
• Apply sand and salt as directed.
• Conduct pre-use inspections and report equipment issues.
• Maintain daily logs and equipment inspections.
• Work extended or overnight shifts during snow events.
• Assist with loading, hauling, and snow relocation as needed.

Skills

Organized

Multi-tasking

Go above and beyond

Job description

• You are organized and good at multi-tasking?
• Willing to go above and beyond in all that you do?

Company

Green Meadow Landscapes & Maintenance is a leading company in the land, snow, and maintenance service with 35+ years in the industry. We have 45 employees and value long-term employee relationships. We are known for our quality, excellent service, high industry standards and fast response time. Working together with our team we have always made sure they take pride and care in their work. Our Experience and Knowledge has enabled our staff to not only provide the necessary service, but to go above and beyond. These practices have gained our company’s “True Service” reputation.

In-house training

Opportunities for advancement within the company

Use of company vehicle

Job Description

The Heavy Tractor Snow Removal Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of tractors and other heavy equipment during snow and ice removal operations. This position performs snow clearing and winter maintenance on commercial, residential, municipal, and public-space properties while maintaining a high standard of safety, efficiency, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors equipped with snow blades, buckets, blowers, spreaders, and other snow-removal attachments.
• Safely remove snow from parking lots, roadways, sidewalks, pathways, entrances, and other designated areas.
• Apply sand, salt, and other ice-control materials as directed.
• Conduct pre-use inspections and report equipment defects, damage, or maintenance requirements.
• Operate equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and GML safety procedures.
• Maintain awareness of pedestrians, vehicles, structures, curbs, landscaping, and other potential hazards.
• Complete snow routes efficiently and within required service timelines.
• Assist with loading, hauling, snow relocation, and snow stacking as required.
• Communicate with supervisors regarding changing weather conditions, site conditions, hazards, and operational concerns.
• Complete required daily logs, equipment inspections, and other winter-operation documentation.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and report damage immediately.
• Work extended, overnight, early morning, weekend, and holiday shifts as required during snow events.
• Assist with general winter maintenance duties when not operating heavy equipment.

Requirements

• Previous experience operating tractors or heavy equipment, preferably in snow removal.
• Valid driver's licence appropriate for the equipment/vehicle being operated.
• Strong understanding of equipment safety and safe operating practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a winter operations team.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in cold, snow, ice, and changing weather conditions.
• Strong situational awareness and attention to detail.
• Reliable attendance and ability to respond to snow events on short notice.
• Previous commercial snow removal experience is an asset.

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Contract length: 6 months, however could lead to full year round employment.