Qualifications
•High school diploma or equivalent as well as a minimum of three years of experience and/or equivalent training as Equipment Operator; a valid Mass
•Class A CDL and ability to drive a standard transmission; a valid Mass
•Class 2A, 4E, 4G, or higher Hoisting Engineer’s license; a valid DOT medical card
•Must be familiar with materials, methods, practices, techniques, and operation of equipment used in public infrastructure construction and maintenance projects and with snow removal operations
•Must be able to perform light and heavy physical tasks under varying weather conditions, and to work in confined spaces as well as deep trenches (training provided)
•Knowledge of occupational hazards and the proper safety methods and procedures used to avoid or minimize risks
•Work independently and with a crew and multi-task and be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and the general public
•Read, interpret, and apply data, drawings, and instructions for assigned work
•Read and understand Dig Safe markings
•Follow oral and written instructions, rules, regulations policies and procedures and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
•Make quick decisions while performing work in emergency situations
•Present oneself in a professional manner as a representative of the Town of Milford and the Highway Department
Responsibilities
•The Heavy Equipment Operator 3, under the direction of the Highway Surveyor, Highway Supervisor and Foreman, is responsible for the skilled and semi-skilled manual work and operation of all typical Highway Department equipment in the maintenance, repair, safety and alteration of public roadways, drainage systems, sidewalks and grounds and participates in the Town’s snow removal program
•Work involves the safe and efficient operation of heavy construction and yard equipment entailing considerable manipulative difficulty in operation
•All other duties are as determined by departmental needs
•HEO3 is required to work outside of normal hours and/or at night in response to emergencies and on a seasonal or recurring basis
•The position functions as the Foreman/Working Foreman in the absence of other supervisors
•Operates a variety of motorized equipment such as dump trucks, snowplows, wing plows, front end loaders with various attachments, sidewalk tractors, lawn mowers, basin cleaners, and all other related maintenance and construction equipment as assigned to assist with construction, repair and/or maintenance projects in the Highway Department
•Operates a variety of electric, hydraulic, pneumatic, and gas-powered tools to conduct a variety of maintenance and construction operations
•Rebuilds, cleans, and repairs catch basins and manholes; flushes drain systems; paints traffic control markings onto streets; constructs and repairs drainpipes; cleans/clears culverts and brooks
•Uses a variety of tools and equipment necessary to cut, care for, and maintain trees and shrubs
•Participates in snow and ice removal and other inclement weather operations and service operations, some of which occur after normal work hours
•Inspects equipment prior to operation to assure that all controls and safety devices are functioning properly
•Lubricates and otherwise services equipment to ensure proper operation, perform DOT circle checks, and reports any significant malfunctions to the supervisor or Head Mechanic and may assist in making necessary repairs and maintenance
•Performs preventive maintenance tasks regularly
•Perform minor maintenance on equipment and machinery
•Performs other duties that may be assigned by the Highway Surveyor or his designee
•Maintains work area in a clean, safe, and operable condition and adheres to applicable safety and health rules and regulations
•Attends safety meetings and classes as assigned
•Assists other departments and performs other related duties within scope of job description as assigned
•Typically, employees work 40 hours during a Monday through Friday workweek
Benefits
•The pay rate for this union position begins at a Step 1, $30.14 per hour on a wage scale of $30.14 to $35.73 per hour
•Dental insurance
•Employee assistance program
•Flexible spending account
•Health insurance
•Life insurance
•Paid time off
•Retirement plan
•Vision insurance
•8 hour shift
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