Sidewalk & Driveway Crew Lead

About the role

Lead a snow crew clearing sidewalks and driveways storm after storm, earn crew-lead pay, and turn one strong winter into a shot at year-round work.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team clearing sidewalks, entrances, and driveways by hand tools and walk-behind equipment the moment a storm hits.
• Set the pace and the standard on every route, keeping your crew moving, thorough, and looking out for one another.
• Own your routes end to end, hitting the priority accounts first and working through the rest until every walk and drive is clear.
• Communicate through the event, coordinating with dispatch and checking in with property contacts so nothing gets missed.
• Train and steady your crew, showing newer team members how to work fast, clean, and smart in tough conditions.
• Keep the crew equipped, handling salt, blowers, and hand tools and reporting anything that needs repair.

Requirements

• Two years of snow removal experience.
• Some crew-lead or supervisory experience.
• A valid driver's license (you will transport your crew and equipment between sites, and your motor vehicle record will be reviewed).
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with dispatch and stay in touch with property contacts.
• Physical stamina to shovel, salt, and snow-blow for extended periods outdoors in cold, snow, and ice.

Schedule

• Seasonal winter role (roughly November through April) with on-call storm response: nights, weekends, holidays, and long shifts when snow hits.
• Aim to clear properties within about 12 hours of a storm; readiness required when it snows.

Benefits

• Crew-lead pay of $30–$36/hr, above standard crew-member rate.
• Uniforms and PPE provided.
• Overtime paid at time-and-a-half for hours over 40 in a week.
• Eligible for 401(k) with company match, plus health, dental, life and disability insurance if moving to full time.
• Potential to transition to year-round roles in lawn maintenance, landscaping, hardscape, or skid steer operation based on experience and fit.

About Alt's Operation

Alt's Operation is a growing, family-oriented outdoor company based in Verona, WI, serving Dane County for 13 years. Snow and ice management is nearly half of our business, so our winter crews are the backbone of what we do, and we take care of the people who show up when it matters.