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Snowplow Operator

@ Municipal Group of Companies

Bedford, Nova Scotia

Full-time
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Overview

Dexter Construction, part of The Municipal Group of Companies, is hiring seasonal Snowplow Operators based in Lower Sackville, NS for the 2026/2027 season, servicing Halifax Regional Municipality. The work is removing snow and ice from HRM streets and salting and sanding around weather events, with day, night, weekend and holiday shifts as needed. Pay is competitive with guaranteed minimum hours on a retainer system, plus a year-end bonus that grows with each completed season.

Responsibilities:

  • Remove snow and ice from HRM streets
  • Salt and sand roads before and after weather events
  • Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections
  • Safely operate snow plowing trucks and equipment
  • Perform other duties as required

Requirements summary:

  • Class 1 or Class 3 driver's licence required
  • Previous snow plowing experience preferred
  • Willing to work day and night shifts, weekends and holidays
  • Ability to operate equipment safely
  • Ability to communicate with co-workers and supervisors

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Employer posting date
2026-11-03
First seen by our source
2026-11-14
Source record updated
2026-11-14

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday, evening, holidays, weekends, overnight
SeasonalYes
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingVehicle, Outdoors
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer none
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsFirst Aid certificate
Driver’s licencerequired
Perks mentionedPerformance bonus, Paid training

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Municipal Group of Companies

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Job description
Dexter Construction, part of The Municipal Group of Companies is a large, diversified Construction Company engaged in all major aspects of the heavy civil construction industry within the Atlantic Provinces. We are currently seeking to fill seasonal Snowplow Operator positions based out of our Lower Sackville, NS location for the 2026/2027 season. All snow clearing operations will be servicing the Halifax Regional Municipality. Training at Dexter Institute, our world class training facility and on the job mentorship with a senior experienced operator is provided.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

  • Removal of snow and ice from HRM streets
  • Salting and Sanding before and after weather events
  • Completion of pre-trip and post trip inspections
  • Safely operate snow plowing trucks and equipment
  • Any other duties as required

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, And Experience

  • Class 1/Class 3 Driver’s License is required
  • Previous snow plowing experience is preferred
  • Willing to work day and night shifts, weekends and holidays when needed
  • Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner
  • Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and supervisors
  • Working safely is a condition of employment.

Dexter Construction offers competitive pay and guaranteed minimum hours based on a retainer system. Accommodations can be provided for the season if required. All plow operators who complete the season receive a year-end bonus that increases each successive year completed to a maximum bonus after five years.

Dexter Construction also offers opportunities for advancement and training and development within the company. There are also opportunities to fulltime year-round employment within The Municipal Group of Companies once the snow season ends. More information on these positions, can be found on the career page.

How To Apply

We are an equal opportunity employer that encourages all interested candidates to submit a detailed resume, Drivers Abstract, a Copy of your Driver’s License (Both sides) and a valid First Aid certificate if you have one via email to: [email protected]

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