Skid Steer Operator

Landscape Design Concepts; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Landscape Design Concepts in New Jersey is hiring experienced equipment operators for commercial snow and ice management. These part-time seasonal roles require operating skid steer machines at large sites, with on-call availability 24/7 during winter storms.

Pay is hourly, with a minimum four-hour guarantee and prompt payment after shifts. Applicants should have 3 years of equipment experience in snow removal, a valid driver's license (preferred), reliable transportation, and a safety-minded,

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating snow removal or similar equipment.
• Equipment experience appropriate to the position you're applying for.
• Valid driver’s license (preferred but not required).
• Reliable transportation to your assigned job site.
• Smartphone for communication and mobile app reporting.
• Safety-minded, dependable and able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned snow removal equipment at commercial sites or assigned properties.
• Clear parking lots, roadways, driveways, entrances, ramps, and other designated service areas.
• Perform basic equipment inspections before, during and after snow events; interchange attachments as needed.
• Load salt into salt trucks and maintain fluids and fuel during shifts.
• Maintain communication with your Site Supervisor and/or other staff; complete work safely and efficiently.

Skills

Equipment operation

Snow removal

Job description

Landscape Design Concepts, a large family owned Commercial Landscape and Snow Removal Company in business for 30 years is hiring experienced equipment operators to support our commercial snow and ice management operations.

We’re looking for qualified Skid Steer Operators for large commercial sites we service, these positions are direct report and operators will remain on site during snow events.

The nature of the work will require operators to be available and on call 24/7 for snow/ice events that may occur at various times of the day, night, weekends, and holidays for the entire winter season, we do offer flexibility in some cases and will work with personal schedules when possible.

Currently this is a Part Time/Seasonal Position, Applicants must be able to work for extended periods of time in extreme winter conditions, be able to lift 50lbs and perform continuous physical tasks if needed. Work shifts will vary depending on storm duration, types of weather and site needs.

Pay will be hourly and snow employees are paid within 14 days of work shift completed.

• Skid Steer Operator — $25-$40 per hour based on Experience- Applicant will be required to demonstrate proper equipment use and operation at time of interview. Preferred Experience as follows:
  • Equipment Operator: 3 years
  • Commercial Snow Removal: 3 years

• Competitive hourly rates based on position, equipment experience, and assignment
• Minimum 4-hour guaranteed pay
• Work close to home whenever possible
• Professionally maintained snow removal equipment
• Professional dispatch and field support

Expectations

• Operate assigned snow removal equipment at commercial sites or assigned properties.
• Clear parking lots, roadways, driveways, entrances, ramps, and other designated service areas based on your assignment and site specific needs.
• Perform basic equipment inspections before, during and after snow events, at times you may be required to interchange machine attachments based on assignment when required, checking/maintaining fluids and fuel during work times, loading salt into salt trucks.
• Maintain communication with your Site Supervisor and/or other LDC Staff.
• Complete assigned work safely and efficiently while following company procedures.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience operating snow removal or similar equipment.
• Equipment experience appropriate to the position you're applying for.
• Valid driver’s license, Preferred but not required for this position
• Reliable transportation to your assigned job site
• Smartphone for communication and mobile app reporting.
• Safety-minded, dependable, and able to work independently and as part of a team.

Work Locations:

Most times operators will direct report to same site, there may be opportunities to travel to other sites as well if needed.