Winter Services Heavy Equipment Operator (Plows & Salters)

Arctic Snow and Ice Control; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Arctic Snow and Ice Control in Schaumburg, IL is seeking dependable snow removal operators to plow and salt parking lots across Chicagoland. You will report fuel usage, fuel logs, and maintain equipment in safe condition, with a focus on timeliness and safety.

The role requires at least 2 years in commercial snow removal or equipment operation, the ability to lift 50 lbs, and a clean driving record; a CDL may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in Commercial Snow Removal or Equipment Operating experience.
• Maintain a clean driving record; CDL if applicable.
• Lift minimum of 50 lbs., shovel snow and salt walks; plow lots as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plow parking lots according to dispatch or foreman instructions.
• Report all incidents/accidents to foreman.
• Complete daily fuel logs and ensure cab is clean at end of each shift.
• Plow, salt, or shovel as needed or directed.
• Ensure equipment is in safe working condition and report maintenance issues immediately.

Skills

Snow removal

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

CDL (if applicable)

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We have locations throughout Chicagoland, SE Wisconsin, and NW Indiana. We work within and around the following locations, too many to list them all, you may be asked for your home address to help us place you on a site close to home. Waukegan, Schaumburg, Melrose Park, Crystal Lake, Elgin, Rockford, Northbrook, Oak Brook, Bolingbrook, Naperville, Joliet, Orland Park, Olympia Fields, Frankfort

Operators are required to plow parking lots as directed by dispatch or field foreman. Operators are required to inform foreman of fuel situations at the beginning and end of each event. If fuel cell is on site operator is required to fuel equipment and fill out fuel logs directed.

Operator is required to keep equipment cab clean of all garbage and debris. Operators must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs.

Operators are required to report incidents/accidents to their foreman immediately.

Operators are required to maintain a legal and clean driving record, including a CDL if applicable.

Operators may be required to complete a National Safety Council defensive driving course.

Essential Job Functions

• Plow Parking lots according to dispatch or foreman instructions.
• Report all incidents/accidents to their respective foreman
• Make sure all equipment has been fueled, (daily fuel log reporting) and cab cleaned at the end of each event.
• Plow, Salt or Shovel when necessary or as directed.
• Make sure equipment is in a good and safe working condition; report all maintenance issues to foremen immediately.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

Minimum 2 years in Commercial Snow Removal or Equipment Operating Experience, Maintain a clean driving record and CDL if applicable.

Lift minimum of 50 lbs., shovel snow and salt walks - Plow lots as necessary

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed at a minimum; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

You Should Be Proficient In

• Skid Steer Operation