At Monster Plowing Company, we value experience and leadership in the snow removal industry. As a Veteran Sniper Team Leader and Experienced Snow Plow Driver, your expertise will be key in ensuring the safety andaccessibility of Toronto’s commercial and residential properties during winter. This role is designed for individuals with proven snow plowing experience,ready to lead teams through snow and ice removal operations for service events triggered solely by our winter maintenance contract.
At Monster Plowing Company, we take immense pride inhaving the best of the best in snow and ice maintenance. Our Veteran Sniper Team Leaders are truly the cream of the crop—those who bring expertise, leadership, and the highest standards in snow plowing and salting. As a Veteran Sniper Team Leader, you'll lead a team of 1-5 snowfighters in efficiently managing and clearing snow and ice from some of Toronto’s most prominent commercial and residential properties.
You will be responsible for overseeing and executing snow removal operations, ensuring high standards in snow plowing, salting, and de-icing while managing a dedicated team. You’ll work with advanced equipment, including medium to heavy-duty plow trucks, and can develop and refine your leadership skills in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
This is not just another job—this is a critical role in keeping Toronto’s streets, driveways, sidewalks, and parking lots safe and accessible throughout the winter. You’ll have the opportunity to demonstrate your snow removal expertise on a range of sites, all while working alongside a committed, skilled team of snowfighters.
Important Sniper Team Info: In this role, you will be only responsible for snow plowing and salting duties. No yard work or additional duties will be required beyond those needed to complete your assigned route for weather events. Outside of the first two weeks of employment (for training and season opening activities) and the last two weeks (optional, for end-of-season cleanup), you will never be asked to perform any other tasks (save for refresher training as required).
Monster Plowing Company, Toronto's leading snow and ice maintenance service provider, is on the hunt for experienced snow plow drivers and team leaders. These roles are critical in ensuring the safety and accessibility of our city during the winter months.
Working with Monster Plowing Company comes with numerous benefits. We offer seasonal work with flexible scheduling, performance bonuses, and guaranteed minimum hours. Our team operates on an on-call basis using modern equipment and benefits from various training and professional development opportunities.
As a veteran team leader and snow plow driver, you will be responsible for operating snow plow trucks with v-box spreaders and managing medium-sized crews for private properties. Your duties will include quality control, efficient completion of work, and basic support tasks such as equipment maintenance and staff scheduling.
Monster Plowing Company services a wide range of properties, from commercial and industrial sites to residential areas and new developments. Reliable snow and ice maintenance is crucial for these private properties, and we pride ourselves on providing expert-level service.
Our winter employment contract is an extended six-month contract that operates according to the weather and on an on-call basis. This requires an open schedule and availability at short notice. The benefits of this winter employment contract are numerous, making it an attractive option for those seeking seasonal work.
What You’ll Do:
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Lead a Crew: Manage a small team of snowfighters (1-5 people) for snow removal operations, focusing only on clearing snow and salting for service events triggered by our winter maintenance contract.
- Operate Snow Plow Trucks: Drive and operate heavy-duty snow plows with v-box spreaders for de-icing and snow clearance. You’ll utilize your expertise in snow removal to ensure that all properties are cleared effectively and efficiently.
- Snow and Salting Operations Only: This role does not involve yard work or any additional tasks. Your responsibilities will be strictly limited to snow plowing and salting for the duration of the winter season, ensuring we meet our contract obligations for winter maintenance.
- On-Call Availability: This position requires you to be on-call 24/7, ready to respond to snow events as they occur. You’ll be expected to work during irregular hours, including overnight shifts and weekends, depending on weather conditions.
Position Summary:
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Veteran Snow Plow Driver: Lead snow removal operations for private properties, focusing exclusively on snow plowing and salting during service events.
- Competitive Pay: Earn up to $20,000 or more per winter season for less than 500 hours of actual work, based on snow events. You will also be compensated for your availability and commitment, ensuring consistent income during the winter season.
- Extended Winter Contract: Full-length winter contract (Nov 1st to Apr 30th), providing job stability throughout the winter months.
- Guaranteed Minimum Hours: 40 guaranteed working hours per semi-monthly pay period, ensuring that you have a stable paycheck, even if there is no snow.
- Multiple Yard Locations: Two yard locations in Toronto (EAST and WEST) provide easy commuting regardless of where you live in the GTA.
Job Features:
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Operate Medium-Duty Plow Trucks: Drive and operate 8+ foot snow plows with 1.5+ yard v-box spreaders to clear snow and apply de-icing materials to various surfaces, from residential driveways to large commercial parking lots.
- On-Call Availability: Respond to weather events and be ready to work 24/7 during snow events, including overnight shifts and holidays. This is an emergency response position, so your attendance is mandatory for all scheduled plowing and salting shifts.
- $29-$35 per Hour: Competitive pay based on experience, reliability, timeliness, and effectiveness.
- 8% Vacation Pay: Added to every paycheck, ensuring you’re rewarded for your hard work.
- Performance Bonus: Eligible for a performance bonus at the end of the season, based on performance, reliability, and leadership.
Job Requirements:
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Flexible Availability: Must be available to work during early morning, late night, weekends, and holidays based on weather events.
- Local Commuting: Must live within 45 minutes of either the East or West yard locations to ensure timely arrival during snow events.
- Commercial Snow Removal Experience: Minimum of 2 years of commercial snow removal experience, with a focus on snow plowing and salting. Experience leading teams is a major asset.
- Outdoor Labor Experience: At least 3 years of physical labor requiring medium to heavy physical effort.
- Valid G-Level Driver’s License: Minimum of 4 years of commercial driving experience, including driving large trucks and operating snow plows.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to work in harsh weather conditions, performing manual labor such as shoveling and handling heavy equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Monitor Your Phone 24/7: Stay connected for schedule updates and dispatch calls to ensure you are ready for snow events at any time.
- Lead Small Teams: Manage and guide a team of 1-5 people during snow plowing and salting tasks. Ensure your team follows safety protocols and works efficiently.
- Operate Snow Plow Trucks: Drive and operate snow plows for snow and salting operations during service events.
- Quality Control: Ensure your team follows safety protocols, maintains efficiency, and meets service demands during snow events.
- Physical Tasks: Perform tasks like lifting (up to 50 lbs), operating machinery, and ensuring safe working conditions during snow removal.
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Veteran snow plow driver for private property snow removal operations
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Work with Toronto's leading, award-winning snow and ice maintenance company
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Opportunity to make AS MUCH AS $20,000 per winter for less than 500 hours of actual work per season
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Become part of a huge, happy, excited team of over 150+ snowfighters and meet lots of new people
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Operate medium-duty plow truck with 8+ foot snow plow and 1.5+ yard v-box spreader
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Direct large team of snowfighters to successfully complete directives as required
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Full-length, extended six-month long winter contract (Nov 1st to Apr 30th)
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On-call ready to work at any time 24 hours per day, 7 days per week as required by winter weather
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$29 to $35 per hour, based on experience, reliability, timeliness and effectivity
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Industry-leading 8% vacation pay, added on top of every paycheque
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Guaranteed minimum 40 working hours per semi-monthly pay period even if there is no snow and no work (minimum 80 hours guaranteed paid per month)
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Eligible for end of season performance bonus of up to $1000 or more (based on performance competition)
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Use of company vehicle for duration of contract as required for work obligations
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No paperwork! Fully modern equipment with electronic logging
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Must live within a maximum of 45 minutes commuting distance from our Scarborough Yard (EAST) or Toronto Office & Yard (WEST)
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Yes, we have TWO yards (one in the East end and one in the West end)- which makes it easy to get to work regardless of where you live in the GTA
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This position requires early morning or late night starts, extended hours, and weekend duty including holidays
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This position requires 24/7 availability to respond to weather events at any time of day or night
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Having an open schedule is a must. We work according to the weather, so any time of day or night, if winter strikes we go out!
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Minimum of 2 years commercial snow removal experience
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Minimum of 3 years outdoor labour experience requiring medium to heavy physical effort
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Minimum 4 years of insured driving experience with a G-level license
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Minimum of 3 years commercial driving experience operating pickup trucks or greater
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Clean Driver’s Abstract provided upon acceptance of job offer (one minor infraction is okay)
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Excellent winter driving abilities with any type of automatic transmission vehicle, often in tight or narrow quarters
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Good verbal and written interpersonal communication and leadership skills
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Excellent knowledge of consumer technology (Windows PC, Microsoft Office, Android Tablet, GPS Navigation, Smart Phone, Common Mobile Apps)
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Must have a modern smart phone with a basic internet data plan and full text messaging/voice call capabilities
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Able to operate equipment and machinery while monitoring multiple conditions and making multiple, complex, and rapid adjustments, such as hydraulic snow plow, salter, dump truck, snow blower, and snow shovel.
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Able to coordinate eyes, hands, feet, and limbs in performing highly skilled movements such as operating vehicles and equipment controls, or climbing in and out of trucks.
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Able to exert moderately heavy (up to 50 pounds) physical effort in moderate to heavy work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
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Able to recognize and identify degrees of similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, forms, sounds, and textures associated with job-related objects, materials, and tasks.
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This position requires the ability to perform heavy, manual labor safely, with a minimal degree of physical difficulty, effectively and efficiently.
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Must be able to walk, stand and sit for prolonged periods; perform tasks which require hand-eye and arm-hand coordination, such as shifting gears on a vehicle or using a snowblower.
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Must be able to read and communicate in basic English, although we have a very multi-lingual environment.
- Must have ability to withstand exposure to seasonal winter conditions and work outside in cold weather, greasy or oily, dusty, or other outdoor conditions, as well as loud or unpleasant noises.
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Monitor your cell phone 24/7 in order to promptly and quickly respond to all schedule updates sent by dispatch via text message
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Arrive to work at our yard in a speedy fashion when called upon, ready to go at a moments notice all winter long
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Direct and manage small-sized crews (1-5 people) while ensuring all assigned duties are performed properly and safely at all times throughout each shift
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Ensure top-notch quality control and efficient completion of all work as required to meet service demands, time constraints, and operational deadlines
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Assist with performance of routine equipment maintenance/repair tasks such as changing vehicle fluids, fueling, greasing, painting, etc.
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Assist with complex opening and closing shift duties such as loading ice melter with a machine or directing groups of staff
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Comply with and help enforce all safety precautions, operational procedures, directions, rules, policies, and regulations
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Ensure all team members are following rules and directions at all times
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Assist with one on one training and individual remediation as required
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Assist with quality control services and one on one communications as required
Working with Monster Plowing Company as a veteran team leader and snow plow driver offers numerous benefits and features. We invite experienced snow plow drivers and team leaders to apply for this job opportunity and join our team in providing essential snow and ice maintenance for private and commercial properties in Toronto. If you're ready to take on this rewarding challenge, join our team as a Veteran Team Leader at Monster Plowing Company. Your skills and leadership will make a difference in Toronto's winter landscape. Apply now and be a part of our exceptional snow removal team!
