Snow Ranger/Shoveler

Duties and Responsibilities:
· Physically able to perform labour duties
· Basic understanding of snow equipment (shovels, snow throwers, backpack blowers)
· Basic understanding of shovelling techniques (distances from garages, doorways, proper lifting/throwing techniques)
· Communicate effectively, knowledge of two-way radio operation
· Properly and efficiently fill out all paperwork
· Assist with daily vehicle walk around, checks and fuelling up
· Physically fit to complete all tasks; Fit testing may be required
· Knowledge of overall Safety skills and requirements i.e. Hazard Assessments, etc.
· Maintains good attendance and displays a strong work ethic
· Able to shovel correctly with little supervision (around edges, doorways, etc.)
· Demonstrates a level of interest in successful job completion
· Maintains equipment and truck to standards
· Assists with completing pre/post trip successfully per shift
· Maintains good attendance
· Ability to successfully park trucks (backing into parking spaces)
· Demonstrates good communication and asks questions
· Strong team player attitude
· Shows great attention to detail and performing quality work
Qualifications:
· Valid class 5F Driver’s license
· Ability to perform the physicality of the job

Work Conditions:

Physical Conditions:
The duties of the Snow Ranger Crew Member are carried out in an outdoor environment
· Ability to perform work in adverse weather conditions including cold and inclement weather such as blizzards, sleet, low visibility, ice etc., heavy traffic and equipment noise, and close proximity to moving vehicles
· This work operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays, when required
· Physical ability to lift up to 50lbs (daily)
· Ability to cross on uneven ground (daily)
· Long hours (which may include 10 hours or more per working day)
· Prolonged standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, and crouching
· Manual dexterity is required through safe and proper operation of hand tools, power tools, motor vehicles and construction equipment

Psychological/Stress Conditions:
The Snow Removal Equipment Operator’s position workload and environment does not generally increase employee emotional or stress levels.
· Interruptions and requests from multiple areas (daily).
· Multitasking (daily).
· Job demands versus time constraints (daily).
· Traffic density

Note: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. The qualifications are not intended to limit the opportunities for interested candidates but provide the candidates with an understanding of the level of expertise required in this position.

The conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.