Snow Removal Heavy Equipment Operator

Ceres Environmental Services, Inc.; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ceres Environmental Operations is seeking a Snow Removal worker in MN. You will operate heavy equipment including wheel loaders and skid steers to move and manage snow volumes, with overnight and long-hour shifts during snow events.

Expect safety-focused work in challenging winter conditions, adherence to instructions, and reliable attendance. This role supports municipal and site snow-removal operations across the region.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Must have a minimum of one year’s experience operating a wheel loader or skid steer
• Must have valid state driver’s license with no restrictions
• Reliable transportation to downtown Minneapolis in inclement weather
• Able to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, site maps, and memos
• Maintain detailed job timesheet
• Ability to be alert and aware overnight
• Willing to always observe safety and security procedures; use equipment and materials properly
• Is consistently at work and on time
• Dependable and able to commit to long hours of work with short notice, when necessary and typically overnight, and multiple nights in a row

Responsibilities

• Load end dump trailers with snow to be removed from site
• Use wheel loader to manipulate and transport snow
• Use a skid steer to clear snow with either a bucket or broom in high traffic areas
• Plow large parking lots with wheel loader or skid
• Always adhere to stringent safety standards
• Communicate effectively
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Light Maintenance

Tools

Wheel Loader Operation

Skid Steer Operation

Safety Adherence

Reading Maps/Instructions

Timekeeping

Overnight Readiness

Job description

Ceres Environmental Operations is seeking a Snow Removal worker in MN. You will operate heavy equipment including wheel loaders and skid steers to move and manage snow volumes, with overnight and long-hour shifts during snow events.

Expect safety-focused work in challenging winter conditions, adherence to instructions, and reliable attendance. This role supports municipal and site snow-removal operations across the region.