Snow Heavy Equipment Operator - Seasonal Job at North Atlantic Snow in Rochester

Description:

North Atlantic Snow is seeking motivated heavy machine operators for the upcoming 2024-2025 winter season!

*Pay rate is $24-$30 per hour depending on experience.

The Snow Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for plowing snow with a well-maintained, late model front end loader, skid steer or backhoe at one of our many commercial accounts. Experience operating heavy equipment is required. Snow-related equipment experience is a plus, but we will also train good operators with the right attitude. Our seasoned management team prepares a detailed storm plan before every event and communicates this plan 48 hours or more leading up to it. You will always know where to go, what to do, and who to ask when you need help.

Positions:

• Front-End Loader Operator
• Skid Steer Operator

Benefits Of Working With North Atlantic:

• Weekly Pay Period
• Overtime for 40+ hours worked in each pay period
• Referral Bonus Program
• Direct Deposit and pay stubs managed through payroll portal
• Discount Heating Program - great deal on heating oil, firewood and wood pellets (if in service area)
• Late model equipment and trucks
• Awesome team environment

Service Area:

During winter storms we have 200+ employees and 100+ trucks and loaders servicing 300+ commercial accounts in the following areas:

• Rochester/Dover/Somersworth NH
• Portsmouth/Newington/Greenland NH
• Kittery/Eliot/York ME
• Stratham/Exeter/Newfields/Epping NH
• North Hampton/Rye/Hampton/Seabrook NH
• Salisbury/Amesbury MA
• Methuen/Haverhill MA/Salem NH
• Manchester NH

About North Atlantic Snow:

Founded in 2007 and growing ever since, North Atlantic Snow has become a premier provider of ice and snow management services in the Seacoast, NH area as well as southern Maine and northeast Massachusetts. We pride ourselves on top level service quality and customer satisfaction. Our focus on communication with our team members, managers and customers provides the foundation for an excellent working environment and customer relationships.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

We are preferably looking for candidates with 2+ years plow/operator experience in snow and ice management but will train veteran operators who have little snow experience. The pay rate is dependent on experience, as well as the position in the company. Ideally employees work all required hours during storms, but we are flexible for high performing employees who are students, parents, and those with other jobs.

Work Requirements:

• Experience operating heavy equipment. Snow-related equipment experience is a plus
• Will be expected to work safely and follow all established safety rules, regulations and procedures.
• Physical demands may require constantly moving, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling or sitting and driving for extended periods of time.
• Frequently ascends/descends a ladder to perform work. Frequently operates machinery and will use hands/fingers and legs to operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect and position materials.
• Frequently required to stand and walk, lift and/or move up to 50 to over 100 lbs. with assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Constantly required to communicate with the ability to talk and hear.
• Job will require constantly working outdoors in all types of weather conditions and exposure to elements.
• This can include heavy to moderate noise, extreme proximity to moving equipment or machinery, proximity to electrical energy, exposure to tools and machines used in construction industries.
• We have a zero tolerance policy for drugs, alcohol, harassment, and violence.