Snow & Ice Team Member

Are you looking to make some extra money over the winter? Do you have reliable transportation and don’t mind working in cold weather? If so, we’d like to hear from you! We have openings for Snow & Ice Team Members in Avon, Avon Lake, Westlake, Bay Village, Lorain, Amherst, Sheffield, Cleveland, Brookpark, Olmsted Falls, Elyria, Berea, Rocky River, Lakewood, and much more!

Joining our team for winter snow work offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that ensures safety and accessibility during the most challenging months. You'll gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art equipment and work in a supportive, team-oriented environment where every team member's effort is valued. Whether you're looking to expand your skills, earn extra income, or simply enjoy working outdoors we provide the training and resources you need to succeed. Be part of a team that takes pride in delivering exceptional service and keeping our communities safe no matter the weather.

Snow & Ice Team Members are responsible for providing emergency snow removal services for our clients by conducting ongoing snow and ice removal tasks during all hours of the day and night, in all outdoor weather conditions. This first-responder position is an essential service that impacts the local community by allowing businesses of all types (including hospitals, doctor's offices, grocery stores, and banks) to continue functioning normally. Being a snowfighter is very demanding and difficult, but also extremely rewarding!

This is excellent work for Roofers, Concrete Laborers, Construction Laborers, Power Washers, Landscapers, Window Washers, Asphalt Laborers, Pool, and other types of summer workers.

Why join Yard Smart?

• Competitive hourly pay, starting at $ 21.00 per hour, paid weekly
• On-the-job training
• Industry-leading safety programs
• Company-sponsored social events
• Company-provided safety gear
• Professional equipment and tools
• Continuing education with bonus potential
• Training and career development opportunities for employees who demonstrate a strong work ethic, think creatively, and manage time and projects efficiently and safely

Work Schedule

We're flexible! Let us know the timeframe you are available, whether daily, weekly, or monthly, we can accommodate whenever it snows! Hours will vary based on the amount of snow we receive during the event. Snow events can range between 3 hours to 16 hours + in duration.

• This position is seasonal and will last from approximately November 18, 2026 – April 30, 2027 depending on weather.
• Potential for full-time, year-round employment for those interested.
• It’s OK to have another job.

Responsibilities:

• Hand shoveling, snow blower operation, and hand salting
• Maintain a clean and safe job site, while ensuring the current landscape and property are not damaged in the efforts to remove snow
• Maintain and care for company-provided equipment, tools, and vehicles
• Attend training classes and seminars as requested by management

Requirements

• General understanding of snow removal services or the ability to learn such skills
• Knowledge of proper use of snow removal equipment such as shovels, ride-on sidewalk plow machines, power brooms, and snow blowers
• Provide your cold-weather clothing including winter boots, coat, hat, and gloves
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance record
• Availability to work variable hours which may include weekends, holidays, and overtime
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in various weather conditions—specifically very cold, icy, and snowy weather
• 18 years of age or older
• Reliable transportation to the branch or first job site at any hour of the day or night
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 20 pounds constantly to move snow. With the ability to lift/push/pull 50 pounds frequently, and up to 100 pounds occasionally
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug test

Desired, but not required:

• Valid driver's license