What are the responsibilities and job description for the Snow Removal Crew Member position at MAINSCAPE INC?
JOB DEFINITION
To perform a wide variety of snow and ice removal functions related to but not limited to plowing, snow blowing, shoveling, and spreading of materials.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITES AND DUTIES
The essential general duties and responsibilities are listed below. Other duties may be assigned.
General:
- Able to work in and around various snow and ice removal settings including direct contact with salt/ice melt materials and exposure to noise and adverse weather conditions
- Communicate with lead people progress of tasks
- Driver’s license preferred
Training:
- Learn the layout of property and associated hazards
- Learn snow dump locations
- Learn snow equipment controls and proper operation
- Learn to identify malfunctions and perform basic maintenance of assigned snow equipment
- Learn equipment fueling procedures. Learn proper shoveling techniques
- Learn proper rate of application of salt/ice melt according to conditions
- Be able to learn and identify hyper-care/high priority areas and be able to continually maintain
Equipment:
- Able to operate all snow and ice removal equipment with the skill to exceed customer expectations
- Report equipment in need of repair
- Identify broken, poorly running, and misused equipment, fill out appropriate repair tag
Safety:
- Understand and practice safety in all work circumstances
- Wear appropriate PPE at all times
Appearance:
- Have a neat and clean appearance
- Conduct yourself in a professional manor at all times
- Wear Mainscape uniforms while at work and dress in layers
Category specific essential duties and responsibilities as they may be assigned by your supervisor:
Snow blowing
- Single stage snow blower
- 2-stage snow blower
- Snow blower skid steer attachment
Plowing:
- Straight blade
- V-blade
- Push box
- Cage unit
- Grader blade
- Wing blade
Material spreading:
- Walk behind spreaders
- Broadcast spreaders
- Drop spreaders.
Hand Work:
- Shoveling
- Ice scraping
- Hand spreading of material
- Roof raking
Cleaning:
- Thorough knowledge of proper PPE
- Ability to safely use cleaning supplies and solvents
- Ability to work in residential and commercial areas
Snow Removal:
- Ability to safely use snow removal equipment
- Knowledge of safe driving techniques in snow and ice conditions.
- Knowledge of appropriate clothing for the weather conditions that he/ she will be exposed to.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility and duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Age Requirements:
- Employee must be at least 18 years of age and meet all applicable state-mandated labor laws
Experience:
- 1-year experience in snow removal preferred
Knowledge of:
- Mainscape Standards of Excellence
Ability to:
- Comprehend instructions
- Use assigned tools and equipment in proper/safe manner
- Become proficient in the use of basic snow and ice removal hand tools: snow shovels, ice scrapers, salt/ice melt spreader
- Become proficient in the use of basic power equipment used for snow removal: snow blowers, skid steers, UTV’s, trucks, and front end loaders
- Assist in keeping the job site tidy/safe
- Become proficient in loading and unloading of truck and trailer used in snow and ice removal operations
- Perform regular safety inspections on vehicle and trailer
- Adhere to company policies, standards and safety guidelines
- Work with other employees as a team
- Meet or exceed company production rates and standards set forth
Language Skills:
- Ability to communicate w/ lead people regarding progress of tasks
Physical Demands:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
- Have full range of mobility in upper and lower body in order to be able to work in various positions including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, squatting, and walking for extended periods of time
- Be able to reach over head with hands and arms; climb or balance
- Be able to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
- Be able to lift, pull, and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job task.
- Be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
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- Maintain physical fitness level necessary to complete assigned job task
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Working Conditions:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is can be subjected to strenuous work in adverse weather conditions
- The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals
- The noise level in the work environment is usually high and requires ear protection while operating equipment
- Employee has demonstrated the ability to perform all essential job responsibilities and duties listed above.
- Employee must have the recommendation of their Supervisor to advance to the new position.
Salary : $17 - $19