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Job summary

The Salt Truck Operator is responsible for safely operating salt trucks on designated routes during snow events and performing equipment checks. They must also manage salt loading using a skid steer and maintain accurate digital records of their work.

Job details

We are currently looking for Salt Truck Operators who are interested in joining our part-time and on-call support roster! Enjoy working outdoors with a great group of coworkers, serving your community, and are interested in joining a company that helps employees become the best versions of themselves and grows their careers in landscaping and snow removal? If so, Dicam Landscaping is the place where you want to be! The successful applicant will safely operate a salt truck on a route of properties during a snow event that have been cleared by plow and walks teams and effectively salt designated roadways to Dicam standards. Our strength is organization and we plan our routes and crews in advance and always operate with maximum efficiency. This is a great opportunity for individuals who are comfortable with driving in various weather conditions and are looking to make some extra money this winter! Our snow season goes from November 15, 2026 to April 15, 2027. About Dicam Landscaping Dicam is a progressive, growing company that has been in business for more than 40 years. We are made up of a group of dedicated professionals who take pride in offering excellent landscaping and snow removal services in the Hamilton and surrounding areas. We are focused on investing in our employees, providing a good wage and providing excellent customer service while maintaining health and safety as a top priority. Our company values are: SMILE - We have confidence in our team and in our services. We enjoy our work and are satisfied with a job well done. SPEAK - We are open, clear, and proactive in our communication with team members, clients, and management. SERVE - We do our best to meet and surpass expectations. Why Dicam? Compensation Based on Experience + Availability Great Community of Coworkers Supportive Management and Operations Team Experts in Planning and Mobilizing for Winter Operations Training and Career Development Opportunities Health and Safety is a Top Priority High Quality Equipment and Tools 4.6/5 Rating on Indeed, our staff love where they work! Want to see for yourself what it's like to work at Dicam Landscaping? Check us out on Instagram at @dicamlandscaping! Our Expectations Respond promptly to mobilization calls to confirm availability for a snow event Conduct a circle check of equipment to ensure plow is properly attached, other necessary equipment is loaded, everything is operational, and safety features are working prior to leaving the shop or parked location Spread appropriate amounts of salt on roadways after they have been cleared of snow Load and refill salt into salter as required, using a skid steer Operate equipment safely and obey all traffic laws at all times Communicate with other operators and snow manager after completing each site Fill out all reports and timesheets on digital app accurately and in a timely manner Remove all garbage from the equipment at the end of the shift Job Requirements Minimum of 3 years experience in winter operations, professional experience operating a salt truck preferred Physically fit and able to fulfill job requirements G license and clean driver’s abstract required Able to communicate with customers, management, and co-workers in a polite and courteous manner Be punctual and responsive to internal communication Reliable transportation to and from the shop Team player who has a positive attitude, is reliable and dependable Comfortable with using mobile technology to fill out timesheets and review site maps and reports when needed On call 24/7 availability, including nights, weekends, and public holidays Willingness to work for long hours in various weather conditions Work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations at the shop and on jobsites We thank all applicants and we will contact candidates that best fit the role and responsibilities. If you require any accommodation, please let us know so we can accommodate your needs.

What you’ll do

The Salt Truck Operator is responsible for safely operating salt trucks on designated routes during snow events and performing equipment checks. They must also manage salt loading using a skid steer and maintain accurate digital records of their work.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in winter operations and hold a valid G license with a clean driver's abstract. The role requires physical fitness, 24/7 on-call availability, and the ability to work in various weather conditions.

Benefits

• Training and career development opportunities • Supportive management and operations team • High quality equipment and tools

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Route Planning · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Salt truck operation
• Snow removal
• Equipment maintenance
• Skid steer operation
• Route planning
• Safety compliance
• Communication
• Time management
• Mobile technology proficiency
• Winter operations
• Plowing
• Positivity
• Snow Removal
• Planning
• Management
• Customer Service
• Internal Communications
• Landscaping
• Operations
• Site Maps

Job areas

• Trades
• Transportation
• Construction
• Logistics
• Truck Operator
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• Garbage and Recycling Collectors
• Recycling and Reclamation Workers
• Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand