Highway Snow Plow Operator

Fowler is searching for licensed AZ or DZ drivers to operate a tandem or triaxle snow plow, or combination plow/spreader units, for the winter season.

**Why work for us?**
- Competitive compensation
- Healthcare spending account for full-time drivers
- Paid overtime eligibility
- Great company culture
- Year-round employment opportunities
- Company events and perks

**Key Duties**:

- Safe and efficient operation of the spreader, plow wing or combo unit, to perform winter maintenance operations on MTO designated highways as per the contract.
- Prepare, maintain, and operate heavy maintenance equipment such as loaders, backhoes, skid steers, etc.
- Prepare, maintain, and operate light duty maintenance equipment such as steamers, chainsaws, gas powered hand tools, etc.
- Maintain accurate documentation including but not limited to pre-trips, fuel reports, safety reports and hours of service, and all required winter maintenance documentation such as Winter Operations Records.
- Maintain and clean equipment and conduct routine maintenance and minor repairs as required and/or instructed by area supervisor.
- Carry out any additional highway maintenance activities, facility maintenance and patrol yard maintenance as required and/or instructed by area supervisor.
- Ensure compliance with applicable acts and regulations (such as speed limits, seatbelts, no handheld devices while driving, etc.).
- Understand and follow all contractual requirements, including call response time, route maps, documentation, etc.
- Immediately report accidents, incidents, and traffic violations to the area supervisor.
- All other duties as assigned by management.

**Requirements/Qualifications**:

- Must hold and maintain a valid AZ or DZ driver’s license and clean CVOR.
- OTM Book 7 Training is considered an asset.
- Experience in highway maintenance and plowing is considered an asset.
- A high commitment to personal safety and the safety of others.
- Must be capable of self-loading the truck (training will be provided).
- Strong work ethic, reliable and highly motivated.
- Must be able to work with little supervision.
- Be capable of communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing, in a prompt and courteous manner.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Ability to stand, lift 50 lbs., carry, bend, reach, climb.

**Work Conditions**:

- Indoor and outdoor environments in various weather conditions.
- Travel to various sites and locations may be required.
- Flexible with work hours as there will be shiftwork, including weekends, nights based on the assigned
- shift or rotation, and weather conditions.
- Must be available to be on-call regularly.
- Fowler Construction values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees. _

INDHP

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Dunchurch, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- highway snow plowing: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- DZ or equivalent Driver's License (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-10-07