Snow Removal Equipment Operator
- Hamilton, ON
- On-site
- Posted Sep 25, 2026
- 1 position
$25–$35 / hour
Opens an external site
- Employment type
- Temporary
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
Safely operate snow-removal equipment to clear local roads and parking lots, and make snow and ice control decisions during winter events. Set up and remove traffic control signs, maintain accurate service and equipment records, and perform other assigned duties.
Job details
At Gelderman, we believe great work starts with great people. Since 1955, we have been known for delivering quality landscape maintenance, enhancement, and construction services with care, professionalism, and attention to detail. As a large and growing company in the green industry, we are proud to provide a supportive workplace, meaningful opportunities for development, and the potential for a rewarding long-term career. We value team members who enjoy working collaboratively, take pride in quality workmanship, and contribute to a positive experience for our clients and one another. We’re proud to offer: * Guaranteed hours * Competitive compensation * Full-time, year-round employment * Ongoing growth and development opportunities * Monthly team events Snow Removal Operators Gelderman Landscape Services is hiring Operators for our winter maintenance contracts. Specifically looking for plow truck, salt truck, skid steer, and loader operators. These positions require open availability. Reporting to work on short notice will be required. Previous snow removal or heavy equipment experience recommended. Contracts until March 27th, 2027. Job Duties * Safe and efficient operation of equipment in a snow-clearing context such as skid steer, plow truck, salt truck, and loader to perform the clearing of local roads and parking lots as per the contract requirements * Make snow and ice control decisions during the winter * Provide traffic control, including the set up and take down of traffic control signs * Maintain accurate documentation, including hours of service, fuel records, incident reports, time sheets, diaries, logs etc. * Other duties as assigned Qualifications * G license with a clean driver’s abstract. * Previous experience with skid steer/ plow truck/ salt truck/ loader in a snow clearing context. * Ability to remain flexible with shift schedules, and extended hours (evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays) as winter events require. * Mechanical knowledge, ability to perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to equipment an asset. * Willingness to work and drive in extreme weather conditions. This is for an open vacancy.
What you’ll do
Safely operate snow-removal equipment to clear local roads and parking lots, and make snow and ice control decisions during winter events. Set up and remove traffic control signs, maintain accurate service and equipment records, and perform other assigned duties.
Requirements
A valid G license and clean driver’s abstract are required, along with previous experience operating snow-clearing equipment. Candidates must be available for flexible and extended shifts, short-notice call-ins, and work in extreme weather; mechanical knowledge and routine maintenance or repair ability are assets.
Benefits
• Guaranteed Hours • Competitive Compensation • Full-Time, Year-Round Employment • Growth And Development Opportunities • Monthly Team Events
Listed skills
- Control · Preferred
- Organization · Preferred
- Attention to detail · Preferred
- Documentation · Preferred
- Reporting · Preferred
- Development · Preferred
- contracts · Preferred
- Time · Preferred
- maintenance · Preferred
- positive · Preferred
- Flexible · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Snow Removal Equipment Operation
- Skid Steer Operation
- Plow Truck Operation
- Salt Truck Operation
- Loader Operation
- Snow And Ice Control
- Traffic Control
- Equipment Maintenance
- Minor Equipment Repairs
- Recordkeeping
- Flexible Scheduling
- Safe Equipment Operation
- Driving In Extreme Weather
- Plowing
- Professionalism
- Snow Removal
- Construction
- Heavy Equipment
- Incident Reporting
- Landscaping
- Landscape Maintenance
- Detail Oriented
Job areas
- Trades
- Transportation
- Construction
- Security & Safety
- Equipment Operator
- Operating Engineer / Heavy Equipment Operator
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- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators