Snow Removal Crew Member- Fort Drum

Description

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

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