Snowplow Operator/Driver

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

Benefits offered by this job

Minimum four-hour guaranteed pay

Work close to home whenever possible

Professionally maintained snow removal

Professional dispatch and field staff

Scheduling flexibility when possible

Job summary

Landscape Design Concepts is seeking a part-time seasonal Snowplow Operator/Driver in Middletown, NJ. The role supports commercial snow and ice management by operating plows and salters and following assigned routes to keep sites safe during winter events.

You must be on-call during the season, with shifts varying by storm duration, weather, and site needs. Experience and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Experience operating snowplows, salters, or similar equipment is preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate proper equipment use during the interview.
• Valid driver’s license and at least three years of driving experience.
• Reliable transportation to sites and a smartphone for communication and reporting.
• On-call for snow events throughout the winter, including nights and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate snowplow and salter equipment safely at commercial properties along assigned routes.
• Clear snow and manage ice on parking lots, roadways, driveways, and entrances.
• Oversee sidewalk crews and assist with shoveling when needed.
• Inspect equipment before, during, and after events and maintain fluids, fuel, and attachments.
• Communicate with site supervisors and use a smartphone for reporting.
• Pick up equipment and travel to sites as directed by a supervisor.
• Follow procedures to complete work safely and maintain safe site conditions.

Skills

Snowplow operation

Valid driver's license

On-call availability

Physical stamina

Tools

Smartphone

Job description

Join Landscape Design Concepts, a large, family-owned commercial landscaping and snow removal company with 30 years in business, as a part-time, seasonal Snowplow Operator/Driver. Support commercial snow and ice management by operating plows and salters, following assigned routes, and helping maintain safe conditions at large commercial sites. This role requires on-call availability throughout the winter season, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays during snow and ice events. Shift lengths vary with storm duration, weather, and site needs. Scheduling flexibility is available in some cases, and personal schedules will be accommodated when possible.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned snowplow and salter equipment safely and efficiently at commercial properties, following assigned routes and site-specific instructions.
• Clear snow and manage ice on parking lots, roadways, driveways, entrances, ramps, and other designated service areas.
• Oversee assigned sidewalk crews and assist with snow shoveling when needed.
• Inspect equipment before, during, and after snow events; check and maintain fluids and fuel, change attachments when required, and load salt into salt trucks.
• Stay in communication with site or route supervisors and company staff, and use a smartphone for communication and mobile app reporting.
• Pick up assigned equipment at a predetermined location and travel to assigned sites as directed by a supervisor.
• Follow company procedures to complete assigned work safely and help maintain safe site conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience operating snowplows, salters, or similar equipment; three years of snowplow operation and commercial snow removal experience preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate proper equipment use and operation during the interview.
• Valid driver’s license and at least three years of driving experience.
• Reliable transportation to assigned job sites and a smartphone for communication and reporting.
• Ability to remain on call for snow and ice events throughout the winter season, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with scheduling flexibility considered when possible.
• Ability to work extended shifts in extreme winter conditions, lift 50 pounds, and perform sustained physical tasks, including shoveling when needed.
• Dependable, safety-minded, and able to work independently and as part of a team.

Compensation

$25–$40 per hour, based on experience, equipment skills, and assignment. Snow employees are paid within 14 days of completing a work shift.

Benefits

• Minimum four-hour guaranteed pay.
• Work close to home whenever possible.
• Professionally maintained snow removal equipment.
• Professional dispatch and field support.
• Flexibility to work with personal schedules when possible.