Find & Apply For Operating Engineer / Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Wheeling, Illinois

About us Bertog Landscaping keeps commercial properties across Chicago's North Side safe and open all winter. We're building our 2026-27 snow team and looking for dependable plow drivers and equipment operators who take pride in clean lots and safe sites. We pay well, and we train people who want to grow. Positions available Snow Truck Operator (Plow & Salt) Plow and salt commercial parking lots using company pickup trucks Follow assigned routes and site priorities during snow events Keep lots, drive lanes, and entrances clear and safe for customers Skid Steer Operator Clear, push, and stack snow on commercial lots Work around parked cars, curbs, and other crews safely Loader Operator Move and stack heavy snow on larger commercial sites Keep piles organized and out of traffic areas and drainage Pay and benefits $35-$45/hour , based on experience and equipment Attendance streak bonuses Referral bonuses for bringing in good workers Free operator training and certification on skid steers and loaders, held on Saturdays Room to move up from entry level to operator Steady winter work with an organized crew and clear communication How snow events work You get a forecast text about 48 hours before a storm. The night before or the day of, you get your report location and start time. You stay in contact with your area manager during the event. You're dismissed by your manager before leaving, in case another site needs help. Requirements Valid driver's license (Snow Truck Operators) Plowing or salting experience preferred for truck operators Skid steer or loader experience preferred for machine operators. If you're newer, apply anyway, because we train. Available overnight, early mornings, weekends, and holidays when it snows Reliable and able to answer your phone during storm season Able to work outdoors in cold weather for long shifts Schedule On-call, weather-dependent Overnight, early morning, weekend, and holiday shifts during snow events Ready to work this winter? . Spots fill quickly once the first snow is in the forecast.

Pay:

$35.00 - $45.00 per hour Expected hours: 8.0 - 60.0 per week

Benefits:

On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person