Job Description
Job Description
Seasonal Gig Work | $32–$100 Per Property | Flexible Schedule | 1099 Contractor
ABOUT SHOVELING
Foot Soldiers is hiring Snow Shovelers for the 2024–2025 winter season (October 1 – March 31). Contractors clear snow from townhouses, businesses, and vehicles in central Brooklyn using their own tools and our app to accept jobs (we already have).
- Pay : $32–$100 per property (plus 100% of tips)
- Earnings : Many shovelers make $300+ per storm event (4–8 properties typical)
- Schedule : You decide when to opt in before each storm
- Location : Jobs are assigned close to where you live / choose
This is a great seasonal fit for rideshare drivers, paraprofessionals, students, contractors, or Brooklyn residents looking for extra income.
PAYMENT DETAILS
Earn 40% of property revenue (based on property size, snowfall amount, and time of day)Eligible for 50% share on night jobs (8 p.m.–6 a.m.) or federal holidaysReceive 100% of electronic tips from customersSee transparent pricing here : Snow Pricing GuideCLIENT EXPECTATIONS
Shovelers must :
Use plastic shovels (no metal shovels)Pre-treat properties with calcium chlorideFinish jobs within 5 hours after snowfall endsClear 75% of sidewalks and 100% of stairwaysCreate a path to front gate and trash areaEvenly distribute calcium chloride after shovelingCONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
18+ years old with valid government-issued IDTIN, EIN, or SS# required to contractSmartphone with internet (able to run mobile apps)Proof of residency in city / state / provinceMust provide own equipment : plastic shovel(s), calcium chloride, metal ice chopper, cold-weather gearPhysically able to lift up to 75 lbs unassisted, bend, stand, walk, and climb in frigid conditionsWHY JOIN FOOT SOLDIERS?
Set your own schedule — choose which storms and properties to acceptFast pay + 100% tips directly from customersLocal work near your neighborhoodBe part of a community-driven mission to keep Brooklyn safe and accessible in the winter