Qualifications
- Ability to represent oneself and the Project in a professional and positive manner
- Ability to walk over uneven sloping terrain while carrying equipment up to 50 lbs
- Must be able to perform duties outdoors in various weather conditions, in all seasons
- Valid driver's license
- Incumbent will be required to operate a class 1 vehicle with tractor/trailer for the purpose of transporting all Project equipment
- Massachusetts Pesticide Applicator (Core) License required within 6 months of hire, and to be maintained thereafter
- The role requires strong technical skills, the ability to manage excavation tasks without direct supervision, and a professional presence when interacting with the public and stakeholders
- Ability to represent oneself and the Project in a professional and positive manner
- Ability to walk over uneven sloping terrain while carrying equipment up to 50 lbs
- Must be able to perform duties outdoors in various weather conditions, in all seasons
- Valid driver's license
- Incumbent will be required to operate a class 1 vehicle with tractor/trailer for the purpose of transporting all Project equipment
- Massachusetts Pesticide Applicator (Core) License required within 6 months of hire, and to be maintained thereafter
- Administrative Policies, Alternative Energy, Best Practices, Biology, CDL Driver's License, Class A License, Diversity, Driver's License, Excavation, Excavator, Facilities and Maintenance, Federal Laws and Regulations, Geography, Hand Tools, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Organizational Skills, Project Control, Project/Program Coordination, Record Keeping, Safety/Work Safety, State Laws and Regulations, Stewardship, Sustainability, Time Management, Water Resource Management
Responsibilities
- The Heavy Equipment Operator is skilled in wetlands and waterways excavation and works with the Wetlands Coordinator/Heavy Equipment Operator to plan and implement ditch maintenance projects
- The Heavy Equipment Operator safely and independently operates, maintains, and transports excavation equipment, including: chainsaws, vehicles, heavy equipment, and other equipment necessary to carry out the control operations of the Project
- The Heavy Equipment Operator is knowledgeable and experienced in each of the control operations of the Project, and is knowledgeable of the Project reporting requirements and wetland sites
- The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for maintaining familiarity with federal and state wetlands laws, wetlands delineation and best management practices
- The role requires strong technical skills, the ability to manage excavation tasks without direct supervision, and a professional presence when interacting with the public and stakeholders
- Performs water management excavation projects, as coordinated by Wetlands Coordinator
- When requested, maintains photographic records of projects
- Operates, maintains, and transports excavation equipment in a safe and proper manner
- Maintains records of all digging to exceed local state and federal regulations
- Operates vehicles in an appropriate manner
- Maintains vehicles in clean good working conditions and reports any issues to the Foreman
- Operates and maintains hand and power tools, including chainsaws and brush saws that are used in wetlands management
- Conducts wetland and larval surveys and submits reports in a timely and proficient manner
- Prepares and submits work reports, time sheets, and any additional required paperwork
- Assists in Project facility maintenance and cleaning
- Performs additional duties as assigned by the Superintendent, or their designee
- The State Reclamation and Mosquito Control Board oversees mosquito control in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts including 11 regional programs
- The Heavy Equipment Operator is skilled in wetlands and waterways excavation and works with the Wetlands Coordinator/Heavy Equipment Operator to plan and implement ditch maintenance projects
- The Heavy Equipment Operator safely and independently operates, maintains, and transports excavation equipment, including: chainsaws, vehicles, heavy equipment, and other equipment necessary to carry out the control operations of the Project
- The Heavy Equipment Operator is knowledgeable and experienced in each of the control operations of the Project, and is knowledgeable of the Project reporting requirements and wetland sites
- The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for maintaining familiarity with federal and state wetlands laws, wetlands delineation and best management practices
- Performs water management excavation projects, as coordinated by Wetlands Coordinator
- When requested, maintains photographic records of projects
- Operates, maintains, and transports excavation equipment in a safe and proper manner
- Maintains records of all digging to exceed local state and federal regulations
- Operates vehicles in an appropriate manner
- Maintains vehicles in clean good working conditions and reports any issues to the Foreman
- Operates and maintains hand and power tools, including chainsaws and brush saws that are used in wetlands management
- Conducts wetland and larval surveys and submits reports in a timely and proficient manner
- Prepares and submits work reports, time sheets, and any additional required paperwork
- Assists in Project facility maintenance and cleaning
- Performs additional duties as assigned by the Superintendent, or their designee
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