Winter Snow Equipment Operator & Deicing Tech

The Bruce Company of Wisconsin, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Bruce Company is seeking a Snow Equipment Operator and Deicing Applicator to support its winter operations in Wisconsin. This seasonal role involves operating plows, loaders, and spreaders, performing inspections, and applying deicer per procedure.

On-call shifts, overnight and weekend requirements, and rapid response to weather events are expected. Applicants must have a valid driver's license, CDL where required for equipment, and on-site training.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have reliable transportation to the assigned reporting location.
• Must pass the practical evaluation for each assigned vehicle, machine, or application system (evaluation is given on-site).
• Must maintain dependable on-call availability and respond to event communications.
• Must accurately use company timekeeping, routing, communication, and service-documentation systems.
• Must maintain safe operating judgment during low visibility, traffic, long events, and changing surface conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operates only the vehicles and equipment for which the employee has been trained and authorized.
• Completes and documents pre-use and post-use inspections and reports mechanical, safety, or damage concerns promptly.
• Plows or clears assigned lots, drives, loading areas, sidewalks, or route segments according to site maps and service standards.
• Applies granular deicer or liquid brine according to approved rates, equipment settings, calibration, weather conditions, and service instructions.
• Protects pavement, curbs, structures, landscaping, vehicles, utilities, and other site assets while operating equipment.
• Places snow only in approved locations and maintains emergency access, fire lanes, hydrants, drains, and pedestrian routes.
• Documents service time, material use, site conditions, exceptions, photos, and completion information accurately.
• Maintains communication with site or route leadership and responds to changing priorities and reassignment.
• Stops work and escalates unsafe conditions, equipment failures, incidents, property damage, or instructions outside authorized scope.
• Cleans and refuels assigned equipment as directed and returns it to the designated location in ready condition.
• Participates in post-event review and coaching when documentation, application, or service results vary from expectations.
• Performs other duties as assigned and follows company safety policies and procedures at all times.

Skills

Operate snow equipment

Safety-conscious

On-call readiness

Effective communication

Education

Commercial driver’s license (CDL) required for certain equipment

Level 2 training in equipment operation

Tools

Plows

Loaders

Skid steers

Sidewalk machines

Salt trucks

Granular spreaders

Liquid brine systems

Job description

The Bruce Company is seeking a Snow Equipment Operator and Deicing Applicator to support its winter operations in Wisconsin. This seasonal role involves operating plows, loaders, and spreaders, performing inspections, and applying deicer per procedure.

On-call shifts, overnight and weekend requirements, and rapid response to weather events are expected. Applicants must have a valid driver's license, CDL where required for equipment, and on-site training.