What are the responsibilities and job description for the Snow Removal | Experienced Operator position at Madison Lawn & Landscape, Inc.?
SNOW REMOVAL | EXPERIENCED OPERATOR
$30 per hour | Part-Time, Seasonal & On-Call | Paid Biweekly
Madison Lawn & Landscape of Sioux Falls is hiring experienced Equipment Operators to join our winter operations team. Operators use professional snow removal equipment, including pickup trucks with plows, skid loaders, and payloaders, to keep client properties safe and accessible. This position requires previous equipment-operating experience, dependable attendance, scheduling flexibility, and a willingness to work when winter weather hits.
Weather-Dependent Schedule
Team members will be contacted before forecasted snow events and must be available to work:
- 12-16 hours per shift
- Consecutive days when storms or cleanup operations continue
- Daytime or overnight, depending on storm timing
- Weekdays, weekends, and holidays as weather requires
- During and after storms until assigned properties are clear and safe
Hours are not guaranteed and will vary based on snowfall. Some snow events may require multiple shifts over consecutive days.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Previous experience operating snow removal equipment is required.
- Reliable transportation to and from the ML&L shop for every shift, including during winter weather.
- Ability to safely operate equipment in snow, ice, darkness, and reduced-visibility conditions.
- Ability to work non-traditional hours based on weather conditions.
- Availability for 12-hour shifts and multiple shifts over consecutive days when needed.
- Strong reliability, punctuality, communication, and teamwork.
Preferred Experience
- Commercial snow removal experience.
- Experience operating a pickup truck with a plow, skid loader, or payloader.
- Experience safely driving a truck and trailer.
- Previous landscaping, construction, agricultural, or other heavy-equipment operating experience.
Responsibilities
- Safely and efficiently operate snow removal equipment, including pickup trucks with plows, skid loaders, and payloaders.
- Complete basic inspections before and after each shift and report damage or mechanical concerns.
- Work as part of a team to complete assigned snow removal routes.
- Perform snow removal during and after storms until all assigned properties are cleared.
- Remain available for weather-dependent shifts lasting approximately 12 hours.
- Use mobile software to document and track completed services.
- Follow assigned routes, site instructions, and all company safety procedures.
- Assist with additional snow and ice management services as needed.
- Work outdoors and operate equipment in cold, snowy, windy, and icy conditions.
About Snow Operations
ML&L does not use a fixed snow accumulation trigger. Crews are dispatched based on current and forecasted conditions, property needs, and potential safety hazards. During prolonged or heavy snow events, teams may service properties multiple times throughout the storm. After snowfall ends, crews continue working as needed to complete cleanup and ensure properties remain safe and accessible.
Compensation
- Position Type: Part-Time | Seasonal | On-Call
- Pay: Starting at $30 per hour, paid biweekly
- Overtime opportunities available
CALL 605-336-7744 or click APPLY NOW!
Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $35