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Qualifications •Graduation from high school (or GED equivalent) plus additional technical or specialized training, •including or supplemented by at least 3 years of public works or utilities construction, maintenance •Operate a variety of motorized equipment •The operation of heavy trucks, vehicles, equipment, machinery and tools used •Possession of a valid driver's license; ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License with Air •Brake Endorsement and a Massachusetts Class 2A Hoisting License •Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, prolonged visual •concentration and the ability to adjust focus •While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, •The employee must frequently lift and/or move up in excess of 50 pounds
Responsibilities •This position maintains and operates various types of heavy motorized equipment used in the •maintenance, construction and repair of Town infrastructure and facilities, and undertakes a variety •of maintenance activities pertaining to public works and/or utilities operations and services •Supervision •Operates a variety of motorized maintenance and construction equipment as assigned (e.g., •front-end loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, snowplows, tractors, etc.) •construction, repair and/or maintenance projects in the Highway, Water/Sewer, or Parks •Operates mechanical and other non-grade-determining equipment (e.g. air compressors, •vacuum, welder, jack hammers, etc.) related to assigned maintenance, construction and repair •Participates in snow and ice removal and treatment operations, sometimes after normal work •hours; participates in other inclement weather operations and services; assists in coordination •and monitoring of contractual snow removal crews •Maintains and cares for all equipment, machinery and vehicles used during work assignments; •regularly performs preventative maintenance tasks; reports required maintenance and repair •of equipment and vehicles to Road Machinery personnel •Provides effective and efficient customer service and promotes and maintains responsive •Follows safe work practices •Performs related duties as assigned •Departmental policies, procedures and practices •The operational, maintenance and repair activities required for assigned area •Applicable rules, regulations, codes, ordinances and safety standards that •govern the performance of the duties being performed •Operation of appropriate equipment, tools, machinery and facilities •Occupational hazards and the methods and techniques used to avoid or •Perform basic operator level vehicle and equipment maintenance tasks •Operate assigned equipment safely in all weather conditions •Perform manual labor pertaining to assigned area •Work outside of normal work hours, in inclement weather and other •Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, •coworkers, contractors, residents and the general public •to successfully perform the essential functions of this job •to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions •Work is performed mostly outdoors; hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate •The employee is frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl •The employee is frequently exposed to adverse weather conditions including extreme heat, •cold, wetness and humidity; and to other unpleasant conditions such as dim lighting, dust, Benefits •Starting Hourly: $23.86 |