What are the responsibilities and job description for the Salt Truck Driver position at Premier Service?
Premier is currently hiring for Salt Truck Driver/Area Managers for our Snow Operations. A Salt Truck Driver/Area Manager will drive a Commercial Vehicle and will need to be able to obtain a DOT regulated Medical Evaluation Card.
PRE-SEASON RESPONSIBILITIES
Staffing & Operational Preparation
- Review assigned sites to determine required staffing levels, including operators and hand labor.
- Ensure all assigned employees are trained on company software for proper clock-in/clock-out procedures.
- Work with the Operations Manager to confirm all equipment, attachments, fuel resources, and hand tools are staged, secured, and season-ready.
- Conduct drive-throughs of assigned properties to fully understand site layout, priorities, hazards, and operational details.
- Verify completion of snow staking and ensure correct equipment is placed at each site.
Contract & Site Review
- Review all assigned contracts and site details provided by the Operations Manager.
- Ensure operators understand their site maps, service expectations, and risk areas.
- Communicate any missing site information or staking issues to the Operations Manager for correction.
IN-SEASON RESPONSIBILITIES
Pre-Event
- Maintain consistent communication with the Operations Manager regarding upcoming weather, projected start times, and resource planning.
- Confirm operator and labor availability for each event and communicate expectations, timelines, and assignments.
- Ensure all equipment for the assigned area is fueled, staged, and ready to deploy.
During Event
- Oversee all active sites, providing leadership to operators and labor teams.
- Conduct continual check-ins with crews to monitor progress, site conditions, quality, and safety.
- Report any service issues, delays, or site-specific challenges to the Operations Manager immediately.
- Document and report all equipment breakdowns or malfunctions that occur during an event.
- Verify completion of each site through on-site inspections, ensuring quality standards are met.
- Communicate personnel shortages or additional staffing needs to the Operations Manager.
- Refuel equipment as needed throughout the event to maintain operational uptime.
- Report all accidents, injuries, or safety concerns to the Operations Manager immediately.
- Complete and submit Call-Out Sheets for all employees who were contacted and who worked, prior to ending the shift.
POST-EVENT
- Communicate staffing needs, personnel changes, or follow-up items to the Operations Manager.
- Ensure all equipment is fueled following the event in preparation for the next deployment.
- Conduct weekly inventory management of tools, equipment, and materials assigned to the area.
- Report any accidents or equipment issues that occurred post-event.
- Check in with the Operations Manager before leaving to confirm all assigned sites are fully completed.