The Snow & Ice Operations Manager plays a vital role in our snow operations. Your goal is to ensure that our operations run smoothly and efficiently for our commercial, industrial or municipal plow site and they are cleared of snow in a manner that is consistent with an excellent level of service. This job requires 24/7 availability from November 1st to April 30th. You are “on-call” for that entire time frame however you will primarily be working after there is an ice event, dusting of snow or snowfalls reach a depth of 3/4″ or more.

We utilize state-of-the-art equipment. We work at some of the area’s finest, high-end jobs throughout the Grosse Pointe and Warren, Michigan areas. We offer competitive pay.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of snow and ice removal, including planning, execution, and optimization of strategies, equipment, and resources to ensure that our operations run smoothly and efficiently.
• Coordinating the preparation of trucks and equipment, and managing on-site operations.
• Overseeing shovel crews, plow trucks, and heavy equipment crews.
• Coach and train employees based on performance and behavior
• Safely operate designated heavy equipment and/or plow trucks along established routes to remove snow and ice from parking lots, driveways, loading docks, and parking structures in a professional manner.
• Apply salt or de-icing materials as needed after snow removal.
• Perform pre and post-operation inspections of vehicles and equipment to ensure safe and effective operations and communicate with manager.
• Exceeding customer expectations for plowing on sites
• Watching weather conditions on your assigned site.
• Respond promptly to text messages/phone calls when on call.
• Work collaboratively with other team members to complete routes efficiently and safely.
• Identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and implement effective strategies to optimize workflows.
• Maintain a clean and safe job site, while ensuring current landscape and property is not damaged in the efforts of removing snow
• Prioritize safety for both crew members and pedestrians during snow removal operations.
• Maintaining effective communication throughout the snow event
• Manage supply inventory on your site
• Communicate effectively with Director.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrate knowledge of snow plowing, salting, and heavy equipment operations.
• Proven leadership and team building skills.
• Proficient in the use of technology with working smart phone.
• Valid driver’s license, Chauffeur Licenses a plus.
• Reliable transportation
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work extended periods of time (shift vary dependent on snowstorm)
• Ability to work in extreme cold, snow, sleet and darkness.
• Handle pressure well
• Be detail oriented