Position Overview
The basic work of a snow removal technician is to remove snow and ice, as well as salt and sand if required.
However, it is not as simple as it sounds.
As a snow removal technician, there is a lot that you need to be able to do.
Working as a snow removal technician means that you will be out in the cold weather most of your workday.
You will be performing duties such as plowing snow away, sanding or salting surfaces and performing maintenance on equipment.
Since you will be using a wide variety of snow removal tools and equipment, it is imperative that you know how to use them. Of course, knowledge of maintaining tools and equipment is important.
As a snow removal technician, your focus will be on creating sites that are safe to use for the general public.
You will need a high school diploma or a GED equivalent to work as a snow removal technician. Prior experience in this regard will go a long way in helping you bag the job.
Here is a list of duties particular to a snow removal technician position:
Snow Removal Duties and Responsibilities
• Check worksheets in order to determine works activities for the day.
• Inspect sites to determine requirements for tools and equipment.
• Acquire equipment and tools such as snowplows, shovels, ATVs, and skid loaders.
• Operate snowplows and snowmobiles to remove snow from surfaces, for instance, sidewalks, driveways, and road.
• Pile up snow on road banks or lawns.
• Perform de-icing activities.
• Safely and properly spread sand or salt on affected areas.
• Erect warning signs in order to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Provide customers/residents with information on safe commuting on icy roads.
• Check snow removal machines, equipment, and tools to ensure good working order.
• Perform preventative and regular maintenance on snow removal equipment and tools.
• Collect snow removal fee from customers.
• Perform snow removal-related grounds maintenance work.
• Ensure that all safety measures and protocols are taken into account / followed.
• Inspect equipment on a regular basis, lest it breaks down during work activities.
• Follow all safety rules of operating machines and equipment so as to ensure the constant safety of people and premises.
• Log hours worked on each shift, in accordance with specified protocols.
• Train newly hired snow removal volunteers or apprentices.
• Oversee the inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment like salt, sand, snowplows, and shovels.
• Communicate low stock situations to the foreman.