snowplough operator, sidewalk

Additional Information

• Work Term: Seasonal
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 20 to 90 hours bi-weekly
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Experience an asset
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Cold/refrigerated
• Outdoors
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Private contractors
• Urban area
• Various locations

Tasks

• Clean and maintain sidewalks, streets, roads and public grounds
• Spread sand or salt on sidewalks for snow or ice control
• Operate various equipment and machinery
• Assist equipment operators to secure attachments to equipment or truck
• Assist in routine maintenance and repair of equipment
• Load and unload trucks with supplies and equipment
• Sweep debris and remove snow from streets, sidewalks, building grounds and other areas, and load snow and debris into carts or trucks

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Other benefits