Snowplow Operator/Driver

Landscape Design Concepts; New Jersey; 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 suport

Flexibility to work with personal Sced

Job summary

Landscape Design Concepts is seeking a part-time, seasonal Snowplow Operator/Driver in New Jersey to support commercial snow and ice management. You will operate plows and salters, follow assigned routes, and help maintain safe conditions at large sites.

The role requires on-call availability throughout the winter, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Scheduling is flexible where possible, and compensation ranges per hour with experience and assignment driving the pay level.

Qualifications

• Three years of snowplow operation and commercial snow removal preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with ≥3 years of driving experience.
• On-call availability for nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in extreme winter conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate snowplow and salter safely on commercial properties per routes.
• Clear snow and ice from parking lots, roadways, and entrances.
• Oversee sidewalk crews and assist with shoveling.
• Inspect equipment and refuel, change attachments as needed.
• Communicate with supervisors via smartphone and reporting app.
• Travel to sites and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Snowplow operation

Salter operation

On-call availability

Valid driver’s license

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Communication via phone/app

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.