Tractor Operator (Winter Snow Removal - 24/7 Availability)

Clintar Markham, ON; Toronto; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Holiday bonuses

Standby pay

Job summary

Clintar is hiring Tractor Operators for the Winter Season in Ontario. The role is on-call, often overnight, with standby pay and potential for permanent hire after winter.

You will service commercial, industrial, and institutional properties, responding to snow and ice events and ensuring safe, efficient operations. The position offers an hourly rate of CAD 28–33 plus weekly standby pay of CAD 150–250, with bonuses for referrals and holiday work.

Qualifications

• Must be available on call 24/7 during the winter season.
• Experience operating heavy equipment and tractors preferred.
• Valid Ontario G driver's license with good driving record is required.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to snow and ice events, including overnight calls.
• Safely operate equipment to clear snow and move it to designated storage areas.
• Protect customer property and maintain safe, clean work sites.
• Follow site maps and instructions using LMN system.
• Communicate with supervisors and dispatch about site conditions and progress.
• Report equipment issues, hazards, or safety concerns to your Winter Supervisor.

Skills

On-call availability

Heavy equipment operation

John Deere tractors

G license

Job description

Clintar is hiring for Tractor Operators for this Winter Season. Join our ice and snow team focused on efficient clearing and de-icing. This role is on -call, often overnight, and contingent on winter conditions. Candidates must be available on short notice, round the clock. We service commercial, industrial, and institutional properties. Join our team and grow with us! There will be an opportunity at the end of the Winter Season for suitable candidates to be hired permanently to join our team.

Compensation and Bonus:

• $28 to $33 an hour Heavy Equipment Operators plus $150 - $250 a week standby for Winter Season (standby and hourly rate is based off experience)
• BONUS for referring a friend with perfect attendance at the end of the Winter Season
• Extra $$ Bonus for working over holidays

Responsibilities & Qualifications:

• Must be available on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during the winter season, including Christmas and statutory holidays. (Extra $$ Bonus for working over holidays)
• Respond promptly to snow and ice events, including freezing rain, overnight calls, and extended shifts
• Safely operate equipment to clear snow and move it to designated snow storage areas according to site-specific requirements
• Protect customer property, vehicles, landscaping, curbs, and other site features while maintaining safe, clean work sites
• Follow site maps, route books, and site-specific instructions using the LMN system
• Communicate with supervisors and dispatch regarding site conditions, work progress, delays, equipment issues, and incidents
• Report equipment malfunctions, hazards, property damage, and safety concerns promptly to your Winter Supervisor
• Experience operating farm tractors in snowy conditions is a strong asset. Experience with John Deere 6150 and 5100 tractors is preferred
• Must have a reliable smartphone with an active data plan to access LMN and accurately submit daily timesheets through the mobile application
• Must demonstrate good judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to safe equipment operation and excellent customer service
• Must follow all company policies, procedures, and health and safety requirements
• Must report to work alert, fit for duty, and free from impairment that could affect the safe operation of equipment
• Must possess a valid Ontario Class G driver's licence with a good driving record when operating vehicles

We do not use Artificial Intelligence to screen, assess and/or select applicants.

Clintar is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. At Clintar, we’re committed to building a workforce that is more representative of the customers we serve and creating a culture where everyone feels like they belong.

Please Note: We are not accepting candidates through recruitment or hiring agencies. Agencies are kindly asked not to contact us regarding this position