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Weekend Snow Jobs in Whitby, ON (NOW HIRING)

Side Walk Crew Team Leader

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$30 - CA$35/hr

Job Type: Part-time, seasonal Schedule: On-call during the winter season, with weekends as needed. Experience Required: * 3+ years in snow removal * 2+ years in a leadership role * Experience with ...

Driving Instructor (Remote)

Toronto, ON · Remote

CA$35 - CA$40/hr

Flexible scheduling (minimum one weekend day) * All lesson plans provided minimal paperwork ... Snow tires in winter * Comfortable using a smartphone scheduling app Ideal For * Independent ...

Landscaper Crew Member

Vaughan, ON · On-site

CA$20 - CA$24/hr

Company Overview Clintar was founded in 1973 to provide top-quality corporate landscape and snow ... Ability to work flexible hours including occasional weekend work * Valid Ontario driver's license a ...

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Weekend Snow information

What is a weekend snow job?

Weekend Snow jobs refer to positions that involve working during the weekends to handle snow removal, maintenance, or related services. These roles typically include tasks such as shoveling snow, operating snow blowers or plows, de-icing walkways, and ensuring that properties remain safe and accessible after snowfalls. Weekend Snow jobs are often seasonal and may be offered by landscaping companies, municipalities, or private property management firms. They can be physically demanding and require workers to be available on short notice, depending on weather conditions.

What are the typical responsibilities and work environment for a weekend snow removal technician?

As a Weekend Snow Removal Technician, your primary responsibilities include clearing snow and ice from driveways, sidewalks, parking lots, and other designated areas during weekend shifts. The work is often outdoors and can involve early morning or late-night hours depending on weather conditions. You'll operate equipment such as snow blowers, shovels, and sometimes plow trucks, while ensuring safety protocols are followed. Collaboration with a small team is common, and clear communication is essential to coordinate routes and assignments efficiently. This role can be physically demanding but offers opportunities to develop skills in equipment operation and team coordination.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a snow plow operator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Snow Plow Operator, you need a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL), experience in operating heavy machinery, and knowledge of road safety regulations. Familiarity with snow removal equipment, GPS navigation, and maintenance tools is typically required. Strong attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work independently during adverse weather conditions are important soft skills. These skills ensure efficient and safe snow removal operations to keep roads accessible and minimize hazards during winter weather.

What is the difference between Weekend Snow vs Snow Shoveler?

AspectWeekend SnowSnow Shoveler
Required CredentialsNone or minimal; physical abilityNone; physical ability
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, seasonal, winter weatherOutdoor, seasonal, winter weather
Employer & Industry UsageProperty management, landscaping, snow removal servicesProperty owners, snow removal companies
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for seasonal outdoor snow workSimilar role, often used interchangeably

Weekend Snow typically refers to seasonal, part-time snow removal work done on weekends, often for property owners or service companies. Snow Shoveler is a similar role focusing on manual snow clearing, usually without formal certifications. Both involve outdoor winter work, but 'Weekend Snow' emphasizes the timing and scheduling aspect, while 'Snow Shoveler' describes the job function itself.

Snow Plow Operator (AZ/DZ) (Full Time/Part Time/Casual)

Colas

Whitby, ON • On-site

CA$26 - CA$29/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 2 days ago

New


Job description

Subsidiary: MILLER GROUP  

Location: Newtonville, ON

About Us

The Miller Group, a subsidiary of Colas Canada, is a Canadian leader in the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure since 1917. We provide exceptional customer service and operational support using our time-proven construction methods and innovative technologies, alongside the highest quality products and materials. We leverage our global network to foster positive relationships that make a lasting difference in the communities where we live and work. Whether it is making your commute more efficient, keeping our communities safe, or making remote areas more accessible, at Miller we are proud to Build Greatness in everything we do.

Miller Maintenance proudly provides maintenance services on Maintenance Contracts for the Ministry of Transportation throughout Ontario. Our leadership in the Ontario road and highway maintenance industry is based on our commitment to continuous improvement through education, innovation, safety, and training.

Miller Maintenance has immediate openings for Winter Works Combo/Plow Operators. The winter maintenance season runs yearly from October until April, weather dependent. At Miller, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. At our core, we are our people. Following the winter season, we provide all employees equal opportunity to job vacancies.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • DZ or AZ license with a clean driver’s abstract/CVOR
  • Available to respond to call-ins within thirty minutes
  • Ability to operate a loader and perform other maintenance duties such a patrolling, patching, and minor equipment maintenance
  • Ability to work assigned shifts, and extended hours (evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays) as winter events require
  • Willingness to work in extreme weather conditions
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Ability to drive manual transmission
  • Previous experience in winter-works operations
  • Mechanical knowledge, ability to perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to equipment as required
  • Good understanding of MTO standards and CDMC Maintenance Standard Specifications
Day in the Life

Our Snow Plow Operators are an integral member of our winter maintenance team. You will safely operate a combo plow unit, performing snow removal on local roads and highways as per the contract requirements. When you are not on the road, it will be important to maintain accurate documentation such as fuel reports, safety reports and hours of service as well as maintain and clean the equipment, conducting routine maintenance and minor repairs. You will familiarize yourself to understand route maps and sand/salt application rates and meet call in requirements during winter storm events.

If you have a safety focused mindset and love to be on the road, this is the ideal role for you. Want to be an integral part of keeping our communities safe this winter? Join our team!

Compensation Data

$26-29/hr

Culture

Miller is proud to provide this unique career opportunity, we offer continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package. At our core; we are our people. We succeed because we respect our people and invest in their development, safety and well-being. Miller is an equal opportunity employer. At Miller, we believe our workforce should reflect the diversity of the communities we connect. By living our core values of Respect, Commitment, Pioneering and Sharing, we welcome all those who help create the links that bring us together. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, disability, marital or family status, gender, gender identity or expression.

Our Company may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with sourcing potential candidates. All screening, assessment, and hiring decisions are made exclusively by our internal team. Every application is reviewed and verified by our recruitment team to ensure a fair, transparent, and human-driven hiring process. This posting reflects an existing vacancy.

Miller is proud to provide this unique career opportunity, we offer continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package. At our core; we are our people. We succeed because we respect our people and invest in their development, safety and well-being. Miller is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion are key attributes to building greatness. Miller’s core values of Integrity and Community welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Accountability, means that we own our actions, our decisions and our results. As a Miller employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to our inclusive culture.

We will contact candidates selected for an interview. Accommodation for applications with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.