Snow Removal Operators
Position Type: As needed during snow – no set schedule
Location: Rogers, MN
Pay: $28.00 to $35.00 per hour, depending on experience
About the Role
Ironwood Outdoor Services (landscaping and snow removal company) is hiring experienced equipment operators for the winter snow season. You will plow and clear snow at Homeowners Associations and commercial properties using a plow truck and skid steer, helping keep our customers’ properties safe and open. This is storm-driven work. When it snows, we’re on.
Key Responsibilities Operate a plow truck or skid steer to clear snow from driveways, drive lanes, loading areas, and access roads
Follow assigned routes, site maps, and priorities set by the foreman
Pile and stack snow in designated areas without blocking drainage, fire lanes, or sight lines
Complete pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections and daily checklists
Safely transport and secure equipment, including trailering a skid steer between sites where applicable
Report accidents, property damage, and equipment problems to the supervisor immediately
Log site times and services.
Provide professional, courteous service when interacting with customers or site staff
Required Qualifications Minimum 2 years of plowing experience
Hands-on experience operating a skid steer and plowing with a truck
Reliable transportation to get to the yard or job sites on short notice
Ability to work irregular and extended shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, during snow events
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work for long periods in cold, wet, and snowy conditions
Preferred Qualifications Basic equipment maintenance skills (e.g., changing plow cutting edges, greasing, fluid checks)
OSHA 10 or other safety training
Schedule and Working Conditions Work is on-call and event-driven. Hours depend on snowfall and can run long during storms.
Operators must be able to respond promptly when called in.
Work is performed outdoors in cold, wet, and low-visibility conditions, often overnight or early morning.
About Ironwood Outdoor :
We are building a destination workplace for landscape maintenance professionals. We believe in providing our employees with better tools, cleaner training paths and real support to build long-term careers in the outdoor industry.
Ironwood Outdoor offers a wide range of services including association/commercial lawn maintenance, landscaping and design, association/commercial ice and snow management, tree and shrub replacement, mulching, plant and plant bed care, weed and pest control, and more.