At Monster Plowing Company, we pride ourselves on our dedication to keeping Toronto safe and accessible during the harsh winter months. As a Pro Yard Team Leader, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient and reliable removal of snow and ice, contributing directly to the safety and accessibility of commercial and residential properties across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). This role is designed for experienced snow plow operators who are ready to step up and take charge, while also being able to work flexibly in the yard, assisting with essential support tasks that ensure you earn the hours necessary to qualify for EI during the off-season.
This is not just about snow plowing—this is about leadership, skill development, and versatility. You’ll be driving and operating our fleet of snow plow trucks, managing small teams of snowfighters, and supporting yard operations. As a Pro Yard Team Leader, you’ll be at the heart of the action, making a real impact by ensuring we provide the best possible service to our clients, all while gaining the hours needed for seasonal benefits.
Monster Plowing Company, Toronto's leading snow and ice maintenance service provider, is on the hunt for experienced snow plow drivers and team leaders. These roles are critical in ensuring the safety and accessibility of our city during the winter months.
Working with Monster Plowing Company comes with numerous benefits. We offer seasonal work with flexible scheduling, performance bonuses, and guaranteed minimum hours. Our team operates on an on-call basis using modern equipment and benefits from various training and professional development opportunities.
As a Pro Yard Team Leader and Experienced Snow Plow Driver, you will be responsible for operating snow plow trucks with v-box spreaders and managing medium-sized crews for private properties. Your duties will include quality control, efficient completion of work, and basic support tasks such as equipment maintenance and staff scheduling.
Monster Plowing Company services a wide range of properties, from commercial and industrial sites to residential areas and new developments. Reliable snow and ice maintenance is crucial for these private properties, and we pride ourselves on providing expert-level service.
Our winter employment contract is an extended six-month contract that operates according to the weather and on an on-call basis. This requires an open schedule and availability at short notice. The benefits of this winter employment contract are numerous, making it an attractive option for those seeking seasonal work.
What You’ll Do:
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Lead a Crew: Manage and guide a team of dedicated snowfighters (1-5 people) through snow removal operations across a diverse range of commercial and residential properties in Toronto. As a leader, you’ll set the standard for efficiency, safety, and teamwork.
- Operate Snow Plow Trucks: Take control of our medium to heavy-duty plow trucks, equipped with v-box spreaders for de-icing and snow clearance. This hands-on role will give you the opportunity to enhance your expertise in snow removal while leading your team to success.
- Yard Support: When you’re not out plowing, you’ll step into the yard to assist with essential tasks such as including equipment maintenance, loading or delivering salt, property maintenance or upkeep, site quality control and remediation, and other operational support related to snow and ice maintenance work, inventory management, and preparing equipment for the next snow event. This ensures you meet your minimum 50 guaranteed standby hours per pay period, a vital component to secure your seasonal EI eligibility.
- Flexible Hours: Embrace the flexibility of working on an on-call basis, with varying hours that accommodate unpredictable weather events. While snow removal will be your main task, there will be plenty of hours to be earned in the yard during off-peak times, giving you a solid chance to maximize your earnings.
- Senior Training: This position comes with the opportunity for continuous skill development through real-world training opportunities. You’ll receive hands-on training often, with senior group operations involvement and one on one time that allow you to practice your leadership and supervisory techniques. Training will ensure you’re constantly improving your skills, and you’ll become proficient at handling more complex weather conditions. The training is designed to prepare you for a wider variety of snow removal challenges (as well as potential for year round roles) while increasing your operational efficiency.
Position Summary:
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Pro Snow Plow Driver: Lead snow removal operations for private properties, ensuring all tasks are completed to the highest standard. Assist with yard duties, including equipment upkeep, deliveries, and coordinating with other staff to maintain smooth operations across the company.
- Competitive Pay: Earn $25,000 or more per winter season, working fewer than 700 hours—all while having the opportunity to earn additional hours based on performance and availability. We recognize and reward the hardest workers with more hours, and you’ll be in the driver’s seat of your earnings potential.
- Extended Winter Contract: With a full-length contract (Nov 1st - Apr 30th), you’ll enjoy job stability through the entire winter season, with the knowledge that your position is secure for the duration of the contract.
- Guaranteed Minimum Hours: Enjoy 50 guaranteed standby hours per pay period (including yard support), ensuring you have a steady paycheck, regardless of snow events. This is especially crucial for those aiming to meet the required hours for EI during the off-season.
- Multiple Yard Locations: With two convenient yard locations in Toronto (EAST and WEST), commuting is easy regardless of where you live in the GTA. This ensures you can be on time and ready to go when the call comes in.
Job Features:
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Operate Medium to Heavy-Duty Plow Trucks: Get behind the wheel of our 8+ foot snow plows, equipped with 1.5+ yard v-box spreaders. Your role will involve safely and effectively clearing snow from a variety of different surfaces, from residential driveways to large commercial parking lots.
- On-Call Availability: Be ready for work at any time of day or night, especially during significant weather events. This includes weekends, holidays, and overnight shifts, meaning you need to be adaptable and prepared to work when needed. This is an emergency response position, so your attendance is mandatory for all scheduled shifts.
- Hourly Pay: Earn between $25-$29 per hour, based on your experience, reliability, and effectiveness on the job. Our compensation is designed to reward those who consistently show up, perform their duties well, and contribute positively to the team.
- 8% Vacation Pay: Enjoy an industry-leading 8% vacation pay, added to every paycheck, ensuring you receive even more benefits for your hard work.
- Performance Bonus: You’ll be eligible for a performance bonus at the end of the season, rewarding your dedication, reliability, and leadership throughout the winter.
Job Requirements:
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Availability for Flexible Hours: You must be available to work during early morning, late-night, and weekend shifts, including holidays. The nature of the job means being on call at all hours, so flexibility is key.
- Local Commuting: You must live within 45 minutes of either our East or West yard locations to ensure timely arrival during inclement weather.
- Commercial Snow Removal Experience: At least 2 years of experience in commercial snow removal is required. If you’ve led or worked with snow removal teams, that’s a huge plus!
- Outdoor Labor Experience: You’ll need at least 3 years of outdoor labor experience, requiring physical effort in tough conditions, including cold weather, heavy lifting, and long hours.
- Valid G-Level Driver’s License: You must have a clean driver’s abstract and 4+ years of insured commercial driving experience, including operating medium-duty trucks.
- Physical Stamina: This job requires the ability to perform heavy manual labor safely and effectively. You’ll need to be able to handle physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs, operating machinery, and working outdoors in difficult weather conditions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Monitor Your Phone 24/7: Be vigilant and responsive to schedule updates and dispatch calls. You’ll be expected to stay in close communication to ensure timely arrivals and task updates.
- Lead Small Crews: Manage and guide small teams (1-5 people) of snowfighters, ensuring the safe and efficient execution of all snow removal tasks. Your leadership will help set the tone for the entire operation.
- Assist with Equipment Maintenance: You’ll be responsible for maintaining equipment, including fueling, greasing, and minor repairs, ensuring everything is ready for the next snowstorm.
- Quality Control: Oversee the work of your crew to ensure all safety protocols are followed, and tasks are completed efficiently. Your attention to detail and commitment to safety will be critical in maintaining our high service standards.
- Yard Operations: Perform essential yard tasks, including loading salt, assisting with deliveries, and ensuring all equipment is ready for the next event. These tasks will contribute toward your guaranteed minimum hours and are crucial to the overall success of the team.
- Physical Tasks: Perform manual labor such as lifting, climbing, and using equipment safely. You’ll need to work in all types of weather conditions, from freezing cold to snowstorms, ensuring safe operations at all times.
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Veteran snow plow driver for private property snow removal operations
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Work with Toronto's leading, award-winning snow and ice maintenance company
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Opportunity to make AS MUCH AS $20,000 per winter for less than 500 hours of actual work per season
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Become part of a huge, happy, excited team of over 150+ snowfighters and meet lots of new people
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Operate medium-duty plow truck with 8+ foot snow plow and 1.5+ yard v-box spreader
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Direct large team of snowfighters to successfully complete directives as required
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Full-length, extended six-month long winter contract (Nov 1st to Apr 30th)
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On-call ready to work at any time 24 hours per day, 7 days per week as required by winter weather
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$25 to $29 per hour, based on experience, reliability, timeliness and effectivity
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Industry-leading 8% vacation pay, added on top of every paycheque
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Guaranteed minimum 50 working hours per each semi-monthly pay period even if there is no snow and no work (minimum 100 hours guaranteed paid per month)
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Eligible for end of season performance bonus of up to $1000 or more (based on performance competition)
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Use of company vehicle for duration of contract as required for work obligations
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No paperwork! Fully modern equipment with electronic logging
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Must live within a maximum of 45 minutes commuting distance from our Scarborough Yard (EAST) or Toronto Office & Yard (WEST)
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Yes, we have TWO yards (one in the East end and one in the West end)- which makes it easy to get to work regardless of where you live in the GTA
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This position requires early morning or late night starts, extended hours, and weekend duty including holidays
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This position requires 24/7 availability to respond to weather events at any time of day or night
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Having an open schedule is a must. We work according to the weather, so any time of day or night, if winter strikes we go out!
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Minimum of 2 years commercial snow removal experience
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Minimum of 3 years outdoor labour experience requiring medium to heavy physical effort
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Minimum 4 years of insured driving experience with a G-level license
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Minimum of 3 years commercial driving experience operating pickup trucks or greater
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Clean Driver’s Abstract provided upon acceptance of job offer (one minor infraction is okay)
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Excellent winter driving abilities with any type of automatic transmission vehicle, often in tight or narrow quarters
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Good verbal and written interpersonal communication and leadership skills
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Excellent knowledge of consumer technology (Windows PC, Microsoft Office, Android Tablet, GPS Navigation, Smart Phone, Common Mobile Apps)
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Must have a modern smart phone with a basic internet data plan and full text messaging/voice call capabilities
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Able to operate equipment and machinery while monitoring multiple conditions and making multiple, complex, and rapid adjustments, such as hydraulic snow plow, salter, dump truck, snow blower, and snow shovel.
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Able to coordinate eyes, hands, feet, and limbs in performing highly skilled movements such as operating vehicles and equipment controls, or climbing in and out of trucks.
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Able to exert moderately heavy (up to 50 pounds) physical effort in moderate to heavy work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
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Able to recognize and identify degrees of similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, forms, sounds, and textures associated with job-related objects, materials, and tasks.
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This position requires the ability to perform heavy, manual labor safely, with a minimal degree of physical difficulty, effectively and efficiently.
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Must be able to walk, stand and sit for prolonged periods; perform tasks which require hand-eye and arm-hand coordination, such as shifting gears on a vehicle or using a snowblower.
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Must be able to read and communicate in basic English, although we have a very multi-lingual environment.
- Must have ability to withstand exposure to seasonal winter conditions and work outside in cold weather, greasy or oily, dusty, or other outdoor conditions, as well as loud or unpleasant noises.
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Monitor your cell phone 24/7 in order to promptly and quickly respond to all schedule updates sent by dispatch via text message
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Arrive to work at our yard in a speedy fashion when called upon, ready to go at a moments notice all winter long
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Direct and manage small-sized crews (1-5 people) while ensuring all assigned duties are performed properly and safely at all times throughout each shift
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Ensure top-notch quality control and efficient completion of all work as required to meet service demands, time constraints, and operational deadlines
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Assist with performance of routine equipment maintenance/repair tasks such as changing vehicle fluids, fueling, greasing, painting, etc.
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Assist with complex opening and closing shift duties such as loading ice melter with a machine or directing groups of staff
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Comply with and help enforce all safety precautions, operational procedures, directions, rules, policies, and regulations
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Ensure all team members are following rules and directions at all times
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Assist with one on one training and individual remediation as required
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Assist with quality control services and one on one communications as required
If you’re ready to step into a leadership role and make a real impact on Toronto’s winter safety, apply now to join the Monster Plowing Company team as a Pro Yard Team Leader and Experienced Snow Plow Driver. Use your experience to lead a dedicated team and help ensure the safety and accessibility of properties across the city. This position offers the perfect balance of flexibility, stability, and growth opportunities.
