Welcome to Our Team!
Welcome to the independent contractor onboarding process for shovelers hired to work in the 2021/22 snow season.
Step 1 - enroll for the 2021/2022 snow Season
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Before Getting Started
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Want to learn more about shoveling? Check out this recorded info session. If you prefer to attend a live info session next Tuesday at 7:00 pm, email EarlV@myfootsoldiers.com for the link.
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Review the Shoveler Opportunity Summary
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To get started, complete the following:
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View or attend the above info session.
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Complete Direct Deposit (skip this, if your banking information from the previous snow season is already on file. We only pay through direct deposit, to gain comfort, it's vital that Shovelers attend the info session)
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Download the following (do not create an account -only download); Foot Soldiers will reactivate previous users upon acceptance of the updated agreement.
TImestamp Camera
Housecall pro
Logo Download
(only for timestamp purposes)
Signup for Shoveler Text Alerts
the first step to get paid in the winter.
Step 2 - Save our Contact info
Contact
Normal Hours of Operation
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Service Hours: Sunday - Friday 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Excluding Holidays)
1099 SNOW CONTRACTORS' (SHOVELERS) SUMMARY:
Seeking Shovelers to clear snow from townhouses, businesses, and trapped cars primarily in central Brooklyn, using our app. Before each forecast storm, Shovelers have the opportunity to opt-in to clear snow from 4-8 nearby locations (a typical property takes one person, 30 minutes). This is great for Rideshare drivers, paraprofessionals, the temporarily unemployed (running out of unemployment), contractors, students, residents of Bed-Stuy, Crown Heights, Prospect Heights, Bushwick, Williamsburg, East Flatbush, East New York, or Brownsville.
CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS FOR SHOVELERS
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Use plastic shovels when clearing snow
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Pretreat their properties using calcium chloride
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Clear snow within 5 hours after the snowfall has ended
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Clear 75% of the sidewalk and 100% of all stairways (except trace amount)
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Clear a yard path to the front gate and trash area
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Evenly distribute calcium chloride on cleared areas.
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Upload proper before and after photos to Foot Soldiers App
CONTRACTOR PAYMENT: $40 - $400 (per property)
Foot Soldiers share 40% of each property's revenue with Shovelers according to fee structures determined by the property's size, amount of snow, and time of day. Some properties are eligible for a 50% share payment (e.g., because the Job was at night, between 8 p.m. and - 5:59 a.m. EST, OR on a federally recognized holiday). Shovelers also receive 100% of electronic tips that are optionally paid by customers.
Transparent Prices located on our site: https://www.myfootsoldiers.com/snow-pricing-an-photos
CONTRACTOR ELIGIBILITY:
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Phone requirements to run the application
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iPhone iOS 7 or newer. iOS 9 for best results
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Android OS
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2013 or newer smartphone Android version 5.0 or newer
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Have a TIN, EIN, or SS#
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At least 18 years of age.
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Government-issued identification.
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Must have or obtain plastic shovel(s), calcium chloride, and metal choppers for deicing jobs.
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Proof of residency in your city, state, or province.
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Able to perform physical activities, such as but not limited to lifting heavy items (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), bending, standing, climbing, or walking.
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Provide a recent profile photo of yourself meeting the following specs (similar to a passport photo):
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Solid colored background
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Forward-facing, centered photo
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Full face and top of shoulders
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No sunglasses, hat, or face mask
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Must be well lit and in focus
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