It drops in Maine, but it’s still a crazy cool side gig, as ZipRecruiter says snow plow drivers make an average of $37,000 a year. So while the snow is falling or we’re prepping for storms, these guys are out making the extra bucks. You know who doesn’t get to comfortably veg out? Snow plow drivers work hard, but clearly get compensated well, so good for them.
Within the field of snow plow driving, there are opportunities for career advancement and professional growth. Snow plow drivers can pursue training programs and certifications. Additionally, snow plow drivers can explore management positions or become supervisors, leading teams of drivers.
The average snow plow driver salary in the USA is $43,875 per year. Entry level positions start at $39,000 per year while experienced workers make up to $62,205 per year. As a Snow Plow Driver, you operate the truck that shovels snow off the road’s surface to make it safe for cars and trucks.
If this all comes to fruition, plow drivers will be quite busy this weekend. Massachusetts plow drivers make decent cash. According to ZipRecruiter, a snow plow driver in Massachusetts makes an average of $58,000 per year. They’re out there busting their humps and driving in dangerous weather conditions to make sure our roads are clear and safe for motorists.
About 60% of the respondents said that snow removal was less than 30% of their annual revenue. The cost to hire a company to plow a standard driveway after a storm can run about $30 to $45 per storm.
With the start of winter looming next month, businesses in Maine are thinking about how to make sure roads and driveways are clear of snow and safe to drive on. This year, that’s a task with challenges because of labor shortages and supply chain problems. Meanwhile, some smaller plow contractors may have to raise rates because of rising labor and supply costs.
The State of Maine is looking to hire more snow plow drivers to handle roads this winter, to keep us all safely on the move. The biggest reasons for the shortages of plow drivers are the average ages of the current ones – drivers are retiring and it’s harder to find replacements. Private contractors are now taking on the roles of what once was the domain of state plow drivers.
In Massachusetts, towns are offering to pay snowplow drivers as much as $310 an hour as winter approaches and they’re in desperate need of more drivers. A national driver shortage that is wreaking havoc on our economy is just one of the chaotic features of Biden’s America. One of the largest contributing factors to the current supply chain disaster in the US is a major truck driver shortage.
Additionally, snowplowing is an often physically demanding job and you will be outdoors battling the cold. So, while plowing snow can pay off if you live in an area that receives heavy snowfall, it may not be the most reliable way to make money. How long does it take to plow an acre parking lot? It depends on a variety of factors, such as the size of the parking lot, the type of equipment being used, the number of operators available, and the level of debris in the lot.