Sidewalk Snow Removal Operator

Woodland Resource Services provides full service, 24/7 snow and ice management in Ellensburg, WA. With a fleet of equipment including truck plows, skidsteer plows, sidewalk machines, and ice-melt equipment, our team safely and efficiently clears snow and ice to provide safe travel conditions during winter storms. We are seeking a safe, detailed, and honest Sidewalk Snow Removal Operator to join our team!

The Sidewalk Snow Removal Operator is a seasonal, on-call position from October 1st, 2025, to April 30th, 2026. They will either work individually using a sidewalk plowing and deicing machine or as part of a shovel crew, depending on experience and needs during the storm. Machine operators will need to be capable and comfortable driving a truck with a trailer in snow and ice conditions and safely operate a stand-on sidewalk plowing machine. Machine operators will be expected to shovel as needed in areas where the machine cannot efficiently or safely clear the snow. Shovel team members will be provided with shovels and transportation to each site and typically work with at least one other person.

The ability to follow instructions and maps to complete each site in a thorough and safe manner is required. The schedule is variable depending on snow events and may start at any time day or night but often begins around 1:00am and goes into the afternoon. Consecutive days may be required depending on the size of the storm. There are no guaranteed hours as work depends on the weather, but most winters average 5-10 snow events with full season operators averaging around 70 work hours.

Operators must be comfortable working outdoors in cold and snowy conditions for extended periods of time.

Please list any previous snow removal or equipment operation experience when you apply.

Applicants located in lower Kittitas County are preferred.

Responsibilities

· Safely and efficiently operator sidewalk machine and/or shovel

· Document work completed using an app on your phone

· Thoroughly and efficiently clear snow from sidewalks

· Work together with other team members as needed

· Communicate with manager and dispatcher

Requirements

· At least 18 years old

· Valid US Driver’s License

· Able to pass drug screening and background check

· Flexible schedule with availability to work early mornings, daytime, weekends, and up to a 16-hour shift as needed during winter storms

· Desire to improve and work efficiently

Skills

· Able to work as a team or individually

· Clear and professional communication

· Able to work with smartphones and tablets

· Attention to detail

· Able to follow instructions

· Self-motivated to do thorough and detailed work

· Willing to learn and improve

Benefits

· $26.50 per hour DOE

· End-of-season performance bonus up to an additional $14 per hour

· Company provided winter apparel while working

· Accrued PTO

Job Type: Seasonal

Pay: From $26.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to be in Ellensburg with 30 minutes notice on slick roads?

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $27