Qualifications
•The position requires a high school education or the equivalent: and considerable knowledge of the methods and techniques used in the maintenance and safe operation of a wide variety of heavy and/or specialized maintenance and construction equipment and vehicles as acquired through a minimum of two (2) years' experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience
•A valid Massachusetts Class B Commercial Driver's License is required
•Complete productivity improvement competency-based training program related to ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES as outlined above and successfully demonstrates required competencies
•3A Hoisting License (Overhead Cranes and Air or Electric Powered Cranes) and 4G Hoisting License (Specialty Side Boom Mowers) to be obtained within six months of date of hire
•Wastewater Operations Chelsea-1B (Telescoping Boom with Cables Cranes) and 2A Hoisting License (Front End Loaders, Backhoes & Excavators) required at time of hire
•Deer Island Treatment Plant-1B Hoisting License (Telescoping Boom with Cables Cranes) and 2B Hoisting License (Backhoes & Front-End Loaders) required at time of hire
Responsibilities
•The MWRA is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment and vehicles
•The work includes operating a variety of heavy equipment such as, but not limited to, backhoe, front-end loader, pumps, generators, and pneumatic tools; assisting mechanics in the maintenance and repair of heavy vehicles and equipment as needed; performing light maintenance independently or as part of a team
•Light maintenance shall include but not limited to: inspecting and troubleshooting various systems and equipment, installing and retrofitting/new equipment related to plant systems, modifying and/or aligning existing equipment to specifications, with proper training setting up ladders, staging and rigging and utilizing hoists, jacks, dollies, lifts, etc. for proper access to job and to remove and install equipment, operating portable pumping and/or ventilation equipment to prepare a work area for access
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