BACKHOE OPERATOR (SNOW REMOVAL)

Original job posting

Responsible for clearing snow in the City of Markham according to municipal contract specifications. Ensures public safety and accessibility while maintaining company equipment and vehicles.

Job details

Our Heavy Equipment Operators have an incredibly important job as part of a team ensuring public safety and accessibility throughout the winter season in the City of Markham. Backhoe Operators are responsible for the clearing of snow as per municipal contract specifications; in an efficient manner, with a strong focus on safety. Essential Duties Snow removal service for the City of Markham. Previous experience with operating heavy equipment is an asset. Must be available for on-call 24/7 during the winter season (November 2026 to April 2027). Reliable, trustworthy and able to work varying hours, days, nights, holidays and weekends as needed. Operate in a safe manner, ensuring property is not damaged in the efforts of removing snow. Maintain care of company provided equipment, tools and vehicles. Compensation This position includes a weekly on-call rate, as well as an hourly rate for the time spent working ($32/hour). While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all stages of the selection process

What you’ll do

Responsible for clearing snow in the City of Markham according to municipal contract specifications. Ensures public safety and accessibility while maintaining company equipment and vehicles.

Requirements

Candidates must be available for 24/7 on-call work from November to April and be able to work varying shifts. Previous experience operating heavy equipment is considered an asset.

Listed skills

• safety · Preferred
• as part of a team · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Reliable · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Heavy Equipment Operation
• Backhoe Operation
• Snow Removal
• Safety Compliance
• Equipment Maintenance

Job areas

• Construction
• Trades
• Government & Public Sector
• Transportation
• Security & Safety