Snow Shoveler and Laborer at BrightView in Long Grove, IL

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Job Summary

• The Laborer, Snow performs all aspects of snow removal during the winter. This role also cleans, maintains, and secures all equipment as directed by policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Remove snow using a snowplow and heavy equipment for several hours at a time, depending on the amount of snowfall
• Be available each time it snows and report either to a central location or directly to the jobsite
• Remove snow in appropriate locations, avoid piling it on trees, shrubs, fire hydrants or sidewalks
• Report any concerns or incidents to the direct supervisor
• Fill out a job sheet when finished working after each snow removal operation
• Participate in maintaining a safe and secure work environment for team employees and clients by adhering to company safety policies
• Be aware of safety issues or concerns, and report them to the appropriate Supervisor
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor/manager

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Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License and the ability to drive to a variety of work locations in assigned territory
• Reliable transportation to and from any work site
• Prior experience operating snowplow equipment
• Ability to participate in routine maintenance of equipment
• Experience working efficiently in a production-driven / fast paced environment
• Dependability

Physical Demands/Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Be at least 18 years old (21 if operating company provided vehicles)
• Possess strong stamina and have the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
• Able to safely operate landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers).
• Able to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, stand, walk continuously throughout the day and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
• Able to perform manual labor using a variety of hand tools (e.g. shovels, rakes)
• You are able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, head protection)
• Landscapers who will be operating a BrightView fleet vehicle are required to have a valid driver’s license and meet company standards as it relates motor vehicle performance identified on a state issued motor vehicle record check.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays and overnight if needed.

Work Environment:

• Ability to work outdoors/indoors in moderate to extreme weather conditions (e.g., temperatures more than 100°F, temperatures below 32°F, various levels of humidity)
• Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
• Work outdoors near automotive traffic, bodies of water, fumes, dust, mechanical and/or electrical hazards.
• Ability to work in environments where extended periods of loud noise are present.
• Ability to work in environments where exposure to allergens such as pollen and rag weed, insects such as bees and spiders and reptiles such as lizards and snakes.
• Ability to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur.

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

Compensation Pay Range:

THE PAY RANGE FOR THIS ROLE IS $20-25 PER HOUR. YOUR PAY RATE WILL BE DETERMINED BASED ON PREVIOUS APPLICABLE WORK EXPERIENCE AND ANY CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES YOU HOLD.

BrightView offers a suite or health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process.

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