Winter Leaders and Technicians

North Country is looking to hire personnel who seek a rewarding career & Join an Industry Leader!

 

Responsibilities:

• Ensure client satisfaction
• Work successfully with or Lead a Winter Operations Crew
• Work well with Operations Coordinators, Dispatchers and Management
• Safely operate assigned vehicles, snow removal equipment and tools
• Perform snow plowing, deicing, shoveling, snow blowing and other winter maintenance activities
• Complete required work documentation and site reporting
• Maintain equipment and immediately report mechanical or safety concerns
• Follow established snow and ice management procedures and safety requirements
• Work days, nights, weekends, holidays and overnight shifts as winter weather requires
• Extended shifts and overtime are often required during winter weather events

 

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

Desirable skills of our most qualified candidates.

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• 1–2 years snow and ice management experience

• Commercial snow plowing experience

• Sidewalk snow removal and deicing experience

• Loader, skid-steer, tractor and/or plow truck experience

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong leadership skills

• Labor and Employee Management

• Equipment Management

• Mechanical aptitude

• OSHA 10

• CDL

• DOT Medical Card

• Forklift Certification Card

• Snow and Ice Industry Certifications

• Trade Certifications

• Spanish a plus

     

Applicants must be able to:

 

PERFORMANCE SKILLS:

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• Work days, nights, weekends, holidays and overnight shifts as weather conditions require

• Report to work on short notice when winter weather conditions require

• Work extended shifts during snow and ice events

• Work outdoors for extended periods in snow, ice, wind, freezing temperatures and other severe winter conditions

• Arrive properly dressed and prepared for winter conditions, including appropriate insulated and waterproof clothing, footwear, gloves and other required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Perform strenuous manual labor in winter conditions

• Shovel and move snow repeatedly for extended periods

• Carry and handle bags of deicing material weighing up to 50 lbs

• Push and operate snow blowers, spreaders and other snow removal equipment

• Repeatedly lift, carry, push and pull tools, equipment, snow and deicing materials

• Walk significant distances on commercial properties during winter conditions

• Walk and work safely on snow-covered, icy, wet and uneven surfaces

 

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS:

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• Basic snow and ice management practices

• Safe snow removal and deicing procedures

• Proper use and application of deicing materials

• Basic understanding of snow and ice conditions and changing weather conditions

• Safe operation of assigned vehicles, equipment and tools

• Standard units of measure

• Basic math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, area and square feet

• Safety requirements and proper use of PPE

• Ability to follow site-specific service requirements and instructions

• Ability to properly document completed work and site conditions

        

WINTER AVAILABILITY:

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Winter operations are weather dependent and do not follow a traditional work schedule. Employees must understand that snow and ice events may require work at any time, including days, nights, overnights, weekends and holidays. Start times, shift lengths and work schedules may change based upon weather conditions, accumulation, icing conditions and client requirements.

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Winter employees are expected to maintain reasonable availability during forecasted winter events and be prepared to report when dispatched. Snow and ice operations may involve long and physically demanding shifts in difficult winter conditions.

 

This is an HOURLY paid position.

 

*Performs other duties as required.