What are the responsibilities and job description for the Snow Plow Operator position at Davey Tree?
Snow Plow Operator | South St. Paul, MN
Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations: South St. Paul, MN
Additional Locations: NA
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 217464
Position Overview
As a valuable member of our team, you will get to end every day seeing the differences you made for our customers and clients.
This is an on call seasonal position expected to last from November 15 to April 15 and includes the potential to continue working with our landscape team in the spring
Job Duties
- Respond promptly to calls for snow and ice events.
- Communicate during and before/after shifts.
- Conduct pre-shift inspections and maintenance on all vehicles and equipment.
- Clear snow from customer sites from designated areas and pile snow in designated and approved locations only.
- Operate vehicles and equipment in a safe, responsible and efficient manner.
- Control ice accumulations at jobsites with the safe and responsible use of de-icing agents (salt, treated salt, liquids or other de-icing chemicals).
- Hand-shovel, snow blow or hand-treat site areas as required (walkways, doorways, fire equipment, etc).
- Abide by Davey and industry safety policies and procedures.
- Accurately document site service records for each and every site visit.
- Submit paperwork and documentation promptly at the end of each shift and document and report any obstacles at site(s).
Qualifications
- Must be available 24hrs/day, 7 days/week at any time a snow or ice event occurs.
- Experienced in the operation and use of a snowplow or skidsteer.
- Reliable transportation
- Work outdoors in extreme cold, snow, and ice conditions on a regular basis.
- Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
Additional Information
- On Call seasonal/contract position expected to last from November 15 to April 15.
- Available 24/7 during snow events.
- Potential opportunity to continue working for our Landscape team in the spring.
- Davey provides ongoing training and career advancement opportunities.
- Starting pay rates starting between $20-$35 per hour based on experience.
Company Overview
Invest in your future. Join one of the largest employee owned companies in the nation Davey has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchange of ideas, community partnerships, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.
Divisional Overview
The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.
The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there's a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit
Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
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Employment Type: Temporary
Job Type: Part Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%
Salary : $20 - $35