Snow Removal Operator

Snow Removal Operators Position Type: As needed during snow – no set schedule Location: Rogers, MN Pay: $28.00 to $35.00 per hour, depending on experience

About the Role Ironwood Outdoor Services (landscaping and snow removal company) is hiring experienced equipment operators for the winter snow season. You will plow and clear snow at Homeowners Associations and commercial properties using a plow truck and skid steer, helping keep our customers’ properties safe and open. This is storm-driven work. When it snows, we’re on.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a plow truck or skid steer to clear snow from driveways, drive lanes, loading areas, and access roads
• Follow assigned routes, site maps, and priorities set by the foreman
• Pile and stack snow in designated areas without blocking drainage, fire lanes, or sight lines
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections and daily checklists
• Safely transport and secure equipment, including trailering a skid steer between sites where applicable
• Report accidents, property damage, and equipment problems to the supervisor immediately
• Log site times and services.
• Provide professional, courteous service when interacting with customers or site staff

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of plowing experience
• Hands-on experience operating a skid steer and plowing with a truck
• Reliable transportation to get to the yard or job sites on short notice
• Ability to work irregular and extended shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, during snow events
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work for long periods in cold, wet, and snowy conditions

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic equipment maintenance skills (e.g., changing plow cutting edges, greasing, fluid checks)
• OSHA 10 or other safety training

Schedule and Working Conditions

• Work is on-call and event-driven. Hours depend on snowfall and can run long during storms.
• Operators must be able to respond promptly when called in.
• Work is performed outdoors in cold, wet, and low-visibility conditions, often overnight or early morning.

About Ironwood Outdoor:

We are building a destination workplace for landscape maintenance professionals. We believe in providing our employees with better tools, cleaner training paths and real support to build long-term careers in the outdoor industry. Ironwood Outdoor offers a wide range of services including association/commercial lawn maintenance, landscaping and design, association/commercial ice and snow management, tree and shrub replacement, mulching, plant and plant bed care, weed and pest control, and more.

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