DPW Heavy Equipment Operator Job Announcement:
The Town of Carlisle seeks applicants for the full-time, benefited position of DPW Heavy Equipment Operator. The purpose of this position is to operate heavy motor equipment and perform manual work on road construction, maintenance, and all other Public Works projects; all other related work as required.
Recommended Minimum Qualifications: High school graduation; a minimum of one year of experience in heavy equipment motor vehicle operation; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. A valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License and a valid Hoisting Engineer’s 2B license required.
This position works 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Non-union pay scale starting at Grade 5, Step 1 at $27.95/hour, hiring range DOQ. Excellent benefits including insurance, participation in the Town’s retirement plan, and paid time off.
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Aubrey Thomas, Assistant Town Administrator/HR Director, at athomas@carlislema.gov, or by mail to Carlisle Town Hall, 66 Westford Street, Carlisle, MA 01741.
Applications will be received until position is filled.
The Town of Carlisle is proud to be an AA/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Town of Carlisle Heavy Equipment Operator Job Description
Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator Department: DPW
Supervisor: DPW Director
Salary: Grade 5
Hours Worked: Full-Time (40hrs/week)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Position Purpose:
The purpose of this position is to operate heavy motor equipment and perform manual work on road construction, maintenance, and all other Public Works projects; all other related work as required.
Supervision:
Supervision Scope: Functions are generally well defined and limited in scope but which may involve some judgment and initiative in determining method of completion.
Supervision Received: Works under the general supervision of the Superintendent of Public Works and the Public Works Foreman, referring all questionable cases and problems to supervisor. The position is subject to review and evaluation according to the town's personnel plan.
Supervision Given: None.
Job Environment: Work is performed outdoors and/or inside trucks/equipment, at which time the employee may be exposed to weather extremes of heat and cold temperatures and inclement weather.
Required to traverse uneven terrain and is subject to the hazards associated with construction sites.
Work environment is very loud. On call for emergencies.
Regularly operates an automobile/light truck, heavy equipment, and pneumatic/power/hand tools.
Interacts frequently with other town departments and companies/facilities that receive material from the Transfer Station; makes occasional contacts with the general public. Contacts require an information exchange dialogue.
Errors in judgment may result in significant time loss and delay, cause damage to equipment, and result in serious personal injury and injury to others.
Essential Functions:
(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)
Assists with street maintenance and repair projects by performing manual work and operating department equipment. Examples of projects include the following: constructing and repairing streets, roads, sidewalks, manholes, catch basins and drainage systems; applying pavement markings and paint; raking, dumping, spreading, grading, and rolling of asphalt, gravel, stone, and any other material for streets, roads and sidewalks; cutting and chipping brush and trees; removing brush and leaves; mowing lawns; repairing damaged curbing, guardrails, street signs; plowing snow and sanding and salting streets; sweeping streets; repairing damaged curbing, guardrails, and street signs; digging graves; Transfer Station cleaning and maintenance; and other maintenance, care, upkeep, repair, marking and beautification projects of highways, streets, parking lots, and other town property.
Operates heavy and light equipment of high complexity; operates backhoe, front-end loader, power grader, street sweeper, etc.; operates vehicles providing roadway snow removal and sanding. Performs manual labor incidental to the work of assigned equipment.
Hauls all containers from the Transfer Station to appropriate facilities.
Inspects equipment according to prescribed procedures prior to operation to assure that all controls and safety devices are functioning properly; lubricates and makes minor adjustments to the equipment as necessary; reports major problems to supervisor so that repairs can be made.
Assists in setting up holiday decorations for the town.
Assists other town departments/boards/committees in a variety of ways as needed.
Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
Recommended Minimum Qualifications:
Education, Training and Experience:
High school graduation; a minimum of one year of experience in heavy equipment motor vehicle operation; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements:
A valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License required.
A valid Hoisting Engineer’s 2B license required.
Knowledge, Ability and Skill:
Knowledge: Working knowledge of the materials, methods and techniques relative to road construction and maintenance. Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in the work performed.
Ability: Ability to operate light and heavy motor equipment. Ability to follow detailed oral and written instructions given by supervisor. Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment operated. Ability to communicate effectively orally with supervisor and peers. Ability to follow proper methods, procedures and safety precautions.
Skill: Skill in operating above mentioned equipment.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position requires frequent moderate to heavy physical effort while performing duties. Stoops, kneels, crouches, and/or crawls. Regularly required to walk, stand, sit; uses hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms as in physically picking up tools, supplies and other common construction site objects weighing up to 100 pounds. Must be able to operate equipment/trucks for extended periods of time during snow emergencies. Vision and hearing at or correctable to normal ranges.
(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)
Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $27.95 per hour Benefits: • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Retirement plan • Vision insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Day shift • Monday to Friday • On call • Overtime • Weekends as needed Ability to commute/relocate: • Carlisle, MA 01741: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) License/Certification: • Driver's License (Required) • 2B Hoisting License (Required) • Class B CDL (Required) Work Location: In person