Snow-clearing worker jobs in Finland
Snow-clearing workers operate trucks and plows to remove snow and ice from public sidewalks, streets and other locations. They also dump salt and sand on the ground to de-ice the concerning locations.
Snow-clearing worker – how much is the pay in Finland?
What the trade paid in 2024
| Median | 19.72 €/h |
|---|---|
| Bottom tenth | 15.05 €/h |
| Top tenth | 27.53 €/h |
| Employees | 10,750 |
Pay by sex, 2024
| Sex | Median | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 18.05 €/h | 382 |
| Men | 19.80 €/h | 10,368 |
Snow-clearing worker - Which skills are essential?
Use equipment such as shovels, snow rakes, snow blowers, ladders or aerial lifts to remove snow from various structures such as rooftops and other building structures and public spaces.
Spread salt or other chemical products on the ice-covered surface in public spaces to ensure de-icing and safe usage of such spaces.
Cope with regular exposure to extreme weather conditions and hazardous environments.
Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.
Perform snow ploughing and snow removal from roads, driveways, and sidewalks.
Drive specialised trucks required to remove snow from various building structures and other public spaces. Follow appropriate traffic regulations in such circumstances.
Keep written records of the service provided on a regular or punctual basis, with explicit hours of work performed and signature.
Range of dangerous situations faced when conducting snow-removing activities such as falling from heights and roofs, frostbite, eye injuries, and other injuries associated with the use of snowblowers and other mechanical equipment.
Apply and follow all protocols or guidelines described by the company within your specific cleaning area. It can also involve wearing the foreseen uniform or piece of clothing at all times or using specific equipment or materials.
Use snow removal practices and methods that prevent major hazards such as not working on roofs when possible, assessing the weight of the equipment on a given icy structure, wearing protection equipment and ladders in a safe manner, protect the surrounding areas and people and avoid electrical wirings.
Adapt the cleaning working methods and procedures to the environmental conditions and adapt to weather conditions such as rain, strong wind or snow, when this affects the performance of the equipment or machinery that is being used.
Snow-clearing worker - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Perform appropriate selection of hazard control measures and risk management
Maintain the liaison and exchange of information with regional or local authorities.
Respond appropriately to emergency cases for cleaning streets after accidents, manifestations or heavy snow fall.
Understand road traffic laws and the rules of the road.
Undertake all cleaning duties in a manner which minimises environmental damage, follow methods that lessen pollution and wastage of resources.
Tend mechanical devices that allow momentary access to high, usually inaccessible areas. Ensure your own safety and the safety of surrounding people.
Regulate the flow of traffic by using assigned hand signals, assisting travellers on the road, and aiding people to cross the street.
Perform maintenance of snow and ice removal devices and de-icing equipment to ensure they are ready for use at any time.
Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.