Snow Equipment Operator

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Regular Part-Time Production - Labor Middleton, WI, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $30.00 To $35.00 Hourly

The Bruce Company is proud to be a local, family-run landscaping company that’s been in business for 70 years. We are passionate about achieving incredible results for our customers and offer an exciting and collaborative company culture where our employees grow along with our company.

Position Summary

The Snow Equipment Operator and Deicing Applicator performs independent production work using authorized trucks, plows, loaders, sidewalk machines, spreaders, or liquid application equipment. Assignments are based on demonstrated experience, driving eligibility, training, practical evaluation, and operational need.

Our snow and ice team serves as a first responder to the first responders by helping keep healthcare facilities, emergency access, businesses, and the community open during winter events.

• Operates only the vehicles and equipment for which the employee has been trained and authorized.
• Completes and documents pre-use and post-use inspections and reports mechanical, safety, or damage concerns promptly.
• Plows or clears assigned lots, drives, loading areas, sidewalks, or route segments according to site maps and service standards.
• Applies granular deicer or liquid brine according to approved rates, equipment settings, calibration, weather conditions, and service instructions.
• Protects pavement, curbs, structures, landscaping, vehicles, utilities, and other site assets while operating equipment.
• Places snow only in approved locations and maintains emergency access, fire lanes, hydrants, drains, and pedestrian routes.
• Documents service time, material use, site conditions, exceptions, photos, and completion information accurately.
• Maintains communication with site or route leadership and responds to changing priorities and reassignment.
• Stops work and escalates unsafe conditions, equipment failures, incidents, property damage, or instructions outside authorized scope.
• Cleans and refuels assigned equipment as directed and returns it to the designated location in ready condition.
• Participates in post-event review and coaching when documentation, application, or service results vary from expectations.
• Performs other duties as assigned and follows company safety policies and procedures at all times.

This position normally has no direct supervisory responsibility but may guide Snow Technicians or another operator when specifically assigned by site or route leadership.

• Work is performed outdoors during winter months and may occur during nights, weekends, holidays, and extended events.
• Exposure to snow, ice, wind, cold, low visibility, traffic, slippery surfaces, and rapidly changing weather conditions.
• Noise levels may be moderate to high. Required personal protective equipment, including hearing protection when applicable, must be used.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and communicate effectively with company personnel, customers, consultants, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders. The requirements below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required.

• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required for assignments involving company vehicles.
• Commercial driver’s license is required only for assignments involving equipment that legally requires a CDL.
• Successful completion of…