Winter Crew Member- Fort Drum

Location: Felts Mills

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 DUTIESThe 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 blower2-stage snow blower

Snow blower skid steer attachment

Plowing:

Straight bladeV-blade

Push boxCage 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 PPEAbility 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…