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Snow Shoveler (Ranger)
Overview
Livingstone Landscaping Ltd. is the largest Landscaping Firm operating in Southwestern Manitoba & Southern Saskatchewan, with our office based in the City of Brandon. We pride ourselves in our exceptional customer service and outstanding team of employees. We offer a rewarding, friendly environment with great benefits and competitive wages.
Job Title: Snow Ranger Crew Member – Snow Shoveler
Position Type: Casual/Part-time, On-Call
Reports to: Grounds Foreman/Manager
Purpose: Livingstone Landscaping Ltd. provides snow/ice removal and emergency access for residential and commercial properties properties. Snow Rangers/Shovelers perform snow/ice removal during all snow events. This is a physically demanding role requiring use of tools such as shovels, scrapers, snow blowers and backpack blowers. Snow Rangers begin their shifts very as early as 4am in all weather. It is important that individuals can report to location at start time during all weather conditions. (Public Transit not valid). This role is a weather dependent on call position. Priority shifts will be given to dependable individuals that have open availability and communicate efficiently.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Physically able to perform labor duties
· Maintains good attendance and displays a strong work ethic
· 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.
· 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
· 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
Qualifications:
· Valid class 5F Driver’s license
· Ability to perform the physicality of the job
· Attention to detail
· Teamwork attitude
· Communicate in English
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 Ranger Crew Member’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.
Successful candidate will be required to do a Police Information Check (PIC).
We appreciate all applicants, however, only those candidates who qualify for an interview will be contacted.