Heavy Equipment Operator (Snow)

Air Comfort, Inc; City of Plattsburgh, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

W-2 seasonal employment

Overtime opportunities

Performance-based snow bonus

Job summary

Bison Services is seeking equipment operators to support commercial snow and ice operations. You will operate loaders, excavators, and skid steers, with training provided for the right candidate. Seasonal, W-2 employment offers overtime opportunities and potential snow bonuses.

Working outdoors in winter conditions and potential overnight shifts are required. An on-site onboarding process and remote support are available, with opportunities for advancement based on performance and business needs.

Qualifications

• Experience operating equipment preferred; training is available for the right applicant.
• Able to work safely outdoors in winter conditions, including overnight and early-morning shifts.
• Reliable cell phone required for snow-operation apps and communications.
• Able to meet onboarding requirements for employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate loaders, excavators, and skid steers for snow and ice operations.
• Support on-site operations with attention to safety and quality.

Skills

Equipment operation

Winter outdoor work

Reliable phone usage

Onboarding readiness

Job description

The role

• Operate loaders, excavators, and skid steers for commercial snow and ice operations.
• Experience is preferred, and training is available for the right applicant.

What you bring

• Experience operating relevant equipment is preferred; training is available for the right applicant.
• Able to work safely outdoors in winter conditions, including overnight and early-morning shifts.
• Reliable cell phone required for necessary snow-operation apps and communication.
• Able to meet role requirements for employment on-boarding.

What Bison offers

• W-2 seasonal employment with competitive hourly pay.
• Overtime opportunities, and a performance-based snow bonus.

Paid training

• Including a company-wide Winter Kickoff
• Training Event in early November.

Top-tier equipment

• Among the best in the area.
• Company attire and training opportunities.

On-scene Account Manager

• Support focused on quality and safety.
• Paid breaks on longer shifts.
• Optional out-of-state emergency-response assignments for qualified team members, with bonuses and company-covered lodging, meals, and travel expenses.
• Reliable and available team members receive priority for hours for major weather events,
• Bison aims to give up to three days' notice when forecasts allow; final call-in
• details develop with conditions.
• A real advancement path toward greater responsibility,
• Increased earning potential, leadership roles, and possible year-round work based on performance and business needs.

What happens after you apply

• Qualified applicants receive a phone or in-person interview depending on area and availability.
• Qualified applicants receive a digital on-boarding packet.
• On-boarding events can be arranged in all service areas to meet the needs of applicants who lack transportation.
• Applicants must be able to complete employment on-boarding documentation.
• Employment offers are contingent on applicable background and motor-vehicle-record checks; random drug screening may be conducted at Bison Services discretion.
• Bison Services welcomes qualified applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experience levels.
• We are committed to building a respectful, inclusive team and are an equal-opportunity employer