Temporary Snow Removal Operator

Town of Mammoth Lakes, CA; Mammoth Lakes (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Mammoth Lakes, CA is seeking a skilled snow removal equipment operator to perform winter maintenance and related tasks. You will operate loaders, plows, graders, and other heavy equipment to keep streets safe and passable during snow events.

Safety is emphasized; you will maintain daily logs, respond to emergencies, and handle general maintenance of equipment and facilities. A California Class B license is required, with Class A license preferred.

Qualifications

• One year of experience operating heavy maintenance equipment including snow removal gear.
• Ability to read and write at a level suitable for job performance.
• Pre-employment and random drug/alcohol tests per DOT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate snow removal and maintenance equipment such as loaders, graders, snow plows, and blowers.
• Install traffic cones, lights, signs, and barricades as required.
• Repair drainage ditches, storm drains, catch basins, and pipes.
• Perform work in emergency situations and maintain logs.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Snow removal equipment

Traffic laws

Safety practices

Education

California Class B license

Class A license preferred

Tools

Loader operation

Grader operation

Job description

DEFINITION

To perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks during snow removal operations; to operate heavy construction and maintenance equipment.

Effective 10/26/2026, wages will increase to $31.1478 - $36.0575

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives immediate supervision from Public Works Maintenance Manager, or designee.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate snow removal and maintenance equipment such as loaders, graders, snow plows, and blowers to perform a variety of maintenance and snow removal operations involving streets, roadway shoulders and storm drains.


• Install traffic cones, lights, signs, and barricades as necessary.


• Repair drainage ditches, storm drains, catch basins, and storm drain pipes.


• Perform work in emergency situations as required.


• Maintain daily work and vehicle operation logs.


• Perform normal maintenance on heavy equipment including welding of chains and hard facing.


• Perform general building and facility maintenance as required.


• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Uses, methods, techniques, tools, and the operational characteristics of mechanical equipment used in the construction and maintenance of streets.


• Operation of a variety of light and heavy power-driven equipment and snow removal equipment.


• Traffic laws and rules used in truck and heavy equipment operations.


• Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions.

Ability to:

• Operate a variety of heavy and light power-driven equipment, both gas and diesel.


• Attach auxiliary pieces of equipment to power-driven equipment.


• Work independently in absence of supervision.


• Perform heavy manual labor.


• Learn, understand, and interpret departmental policies and regulations.


• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.


• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience and Training:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical wayto obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

One year of experience involving the operation of heavy maintenance equipment, including motor graders, loaders, plow trucks, and snow removal equipment.

Training:

Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

Licenses and Certifications:

Possession of an appropriate, valid California Class B driver’s license. Possession of or ability to obtain within the first year of employment, a valid Class A driver’s license is preferred, but not required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types ofwork that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Employee will be subject to pre-employment and random drug and alcohol tests per Department of Transportation regulations and Town of Mammoth Lakes policies and procedures.