Posted 8 days ago
Heavy Equipment Operator & Sidewalk Snow Removal
@ Facility Care
Guelph, Ontario
Overview
Facility Care is hiring experienced heavy equipment operators for a temporary winter snow removal contract in Guelph, running November 16, 2026 to March 28, 2027. The work involves operating wheel loaders with plows and salt spreaders at client sites, on 24/7 on-call. Pay is up to $40/hr plus $300/week standby.
Pay:
Up to $40 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Clear parking lots and laneways with a wheel loader during snow events
- Respond within 60 minutes when on-call 24/7
- Salt and shovel walkways at a Guelph distribution centre
- Perform equipment checks, fueling and basic maintenance
Requirements summary:
- Proven heavy equipment experience in snow removal
- Valid G licence; DZ or AZ an asset
- Able to lift 50 lbs and work in extreme winter weather
- Available 24/7 on-call including weekends and holidays
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-11
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Schedule | holidays, weekends, overnight |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Client sites, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Paid training, Uniform provided |
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Facility Care
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 7 |
Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator – Snow Removal
Pay: up to $40/hr + $300/week standby
Contract: Nov 16, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027
Location: Guelph
We’re looking for experienced Loader Operators to join our winter snow removal team. You’ll operate a new, clean wheel loader to clear parking lots and laneways at large client sites. This role also includes plowing with a Metal Pless blade, plus salting and shoveling walkways at a distribution centre in Guelph, which means more hours available to you. We need someone physically fit who can lift 50 lbs. Reliability, safety, and strong equipment skills are essential. An in-person interview and drive test is required.
What You’ll Do
- Be on-call 24/7 and respond quickly (within 60 minutes) during snow events
- Safely operate loaders or skid steers with plows, wing blades, or salt spreaders
- Salt and shovel walkways at a distribution centre in Guelph, which means more hours available to you each week
- Follow site maps and complete routes accurately and on time
- Perform equipment checks, fueling, and basic maintenance
- Communicate with supervisors and work as part of a team
- Follow all safety standards and wear PPE
Our Core Values: The Foundation of Our Team
If our values resonate with you, you’ll enjoy being part of our team.
- We Are Professional: We show up on time and in uniform, take ownership, speak respectfully, and act with integrity.
- We Work as a Team: We support each other, communicate openly, and celebrate wins.
- We Find Solutions: We stay calm under pressure and focus on effective fixes.
- We Get the Job Done with Excellence: We take pride in high-quality work and go the extra mile.
What You Bring
- Proven experience operating heavy equipment in a snow removal or similar environment
- Valid G license; DZ or AZ license is an asset
- Must be available 24/7 on-call during the winter season, including weekends and holidays
- Able to report to work on time for each shift when called in
- Physically fit, able to lift 50 lbs, and capable of working in extreme winter weather conditions, including manual shoveling
- Comfortable working independently and under time pressure
- Knowledge of basic mechanical systems and routine equipment maintenance
- Able to read site maps and follow digital dispatch systems
About Us
With 30+ years in landscaping and snow removal, we provide training, modern equipment, uniforms, and year-round employment with benefits, RRSP contributions, and growth opportunities. Our hands-on leadership team is supportive and invested in your success.
Apply Today: Visit our website to learn more about us: Facility Care Solutions
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