What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sidewalk Snow & Ice Management Operator position at GMS Outdoor Services, LLC?
Sidewalk Snow & Ice Management Operator
GMS Outdoor Services, LLC
2026–2027 Winter Season
Pay: $30–$40 per hour $4–$10/hour End-of-Season Reliability Bonus
GMS Outdoor Services is hiring Sidewalk Snow & Ice Management Operators for the 2026–2027 winter season.
This position is responsible for keeping sidewalks, entrances, walkways and other pedestrian areas clear and safe throughout winter weather events.
Team members will operate commercial sidewalk snow-removal equipment in addition to using snow blowers, shovels and deicing equipment.
Compensation
- $30–$40/hour, based on experience and equipment-operating ability
- Additional $4–$10 per hour worked End-of-Season Reliability Bonus
- Bonus is paid at the completion of the winter season to qualifying employees who maintain dependable availability and work all required snow events throughout the season
- Potential effective seasonal compensation of $34–$50/hour for qualifying employees
Responsibilities
- Operate commercial sidewalk snow-removal equipment
- Operate snow blowers and other powered snow equipment
- Shovel sidewalks, entrances, steps and areas inaccessible to machines
- Apply ice-melting/deicing materials to pedestrian surfaces
- Maintain entrances and high-traffic pedestrian areas throughout storms
- Work alongside truck and heavy-equipment operators
- Follow property-specific service instructions
- Perform equipment inspections and report problems or damage
- Maintain communication with crew leaders and snow supervisors
- Assist with final cleanup following snow events
Requirements
- Snow-removal or equipment-operating experience preferred
- We will consider training dependable candidates with applicable equipment experience
- Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in snow, wind and cold temperatures
- Ability to perform physically demanding work including shoveling and lifting bags of deicing material
- Reliable transportation
- Dependable attendance and communication
- Must be available for overnight, early-morning, weekend and holiday snow events
- Must be prepared to work extended shifts during significant storms
Winter Availability
This is an on-call seasonal position based on winter weather.
Our commercial customers depend on sidewalks and entrances remaining accessible throughout snow events, so reliability and availability are essential.
Why Work With GMS?
- $30–$40/hour base pay
- Significant end-of-season reliability bonus
- Commercial snow-removal equipment
- Opportunity to learn additional equipment
- Advancement opportunities within our snow operation
- Potential landscaping-season employment for qualified employees
If you're dependable, willing to work when winter weather hits and want the opportunity to earn excellent seasonal income, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply today to join the GMS Outdoor Services winter operations team.
Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $4 - $10