Salt and/or Plow Truck Driver Position Summary The Salt and/or Plow Truck Operator safely drives and operates an assigned plow truck, salt truck, or combination unit to maintain parking lots, drives, roadways, and other designated vehicle areas. The role follows route and site plans, applies deicing materials at authorized rates, documents service and conditions, and protects the public, client property, vehicles, and Company equipment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Truck and Route Operations - Complete the assigned plow or salt route according to event priorities, site maps, push and stacking plans, material direction, and service deadlines.
- Operate plows, wings, spreaders, controls, lights, and related truck equipment only after training and authorization.
- Use safe winter-driving, following-distance, backing, turning, intersection, loading, spreading, and parking practices and comply with applicable traffic and vehicle requirements.
- Coordinate with site leaders, loaders, shovel crews, other operators, and dispatch to prevent conflicts and ensure complete service.
- Monitor pavement, precipitation, refreeze, drifting, traffic, access, material supply, and equipment status and report changed or unsafe conditions promptly.
Inspection, Material Control, and Documentation - Complete required pre-trip, in-event, and post-trip inspections and immediately report vehicle, plow, spreader, tire, light, brake, hydraulic, or safety-device concerns.
- Apply approved deicing materials at directed rates and locations; record quantities accurately and report spills, shortages, calibration concerns, or unusual usage.
- Complete Aspire work tickets, service times, route notes, photographs, issues, and material entries accurately and on time.
- Clean, fuel, inspect, and stage the truck and attachments after service and report strikes, damage, defects, or maintenance needs.
- Maintain required license, qualification, medical documentation, and training for the assigned vehicle.
Qualifications and Requirements - Valid driver's license and ability to meet Company driving requirements; DOT qualification and commercial driver's license when required for the assigned truck.
- Experience driving in winter conditions and operating plow or spreader equipment is preferred.
- Ability to complete Company road, vehicle, plow, spreader, site, and material-application training before independent operation.
- Basic vehicle and equipment awareness and ability to complete inspections and identify unsafe conditions.
- Ability to understand and follow site maps, work tickets, route plans, safety information, weather-response instructions, and verbal direction.
- Dependable attendance and ability to respond within established call-in and event-readiness expectations.
- Ability to use a mobile device and Company systems for time, work-ticket, material, photo, issue, and quality documentation as assigned.
- Clear communication, sound judgment, teamwork, and professional conduct consistent with the Employee Handbook and Company standards.
Physical Demands and Work Environment The following describes the general demands of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Regularly stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, reach, push, pull, climb, and work with hands for extended periods.
- Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds independently and heavier items with assistance or approved lifting methods.
- Work outdoors in darkness, precipitation, extreme cold, wind, ice, traffic, noise, exhaust, vibration, and other changing winter conditions.
- Wear required PPE and remain available for weather-driven assignments that may include early mornings, nights, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, and overtime.
- Maintain alertness during winter operations, take required breaks, and immediately report fatigue or any condition that could affect safe performance.
Compensation details: 22-35 Hourly Wage
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