Motor Equipment Operator Iii (2 Positions

MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR III (2 POSITIONS)

SPECIAL MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR III 5703C

Rate Range: $25.57 - $31.64 per hour

• Double Time for Snow and Ice Operations
• Generous Time Off Benefits
• Good Health Insurance Benefits

Two positions available. One position in Tree Department. One position in the Highway department.

Definition

Skilled manual work in the operation of heavy equipment which requires a high degree of dexterity, inspection of the equipment for proper operating condition and carrying out certain preventive maintenance procedures; all other related work, as required.

Supervision

Works under general supervision, following departmental rules, regulations and policies, requiring the ability to plan and perform operations to complete assigned task, or tasks, according to a prescribed time schedule; refers unusual problems to superiors.

Performs functions which are generally well defined, but require judgment and decision-making when operating equipment. Judgment may involve following safety procedures or the proper method of accomplishing results while using special and heavy equipment.

Work Environment

Most work is performed outside with exposure to constant loud noise and potential exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, equipment with moving mechanical parts, and in confined spaces; outdoor work may be performed in adverse weather conditions with exposure to hazards associated with chemicals, trenches, and construction sites. Workload is subject to seasonal and unplanned fluctuations; the employee may respond to emergency situations.

The employee operates a variety of special motor equipment and other equipment, such as front-end loaders, backhoe, grade-all, snow fighters, dump trucks, sweepers and other heavy and light equipment. The employee also operates various hand and pneumatic tools.

The employee generally has contact with other town employees and limited contact with the general public.

Errors could result in personal injury, injury to others, delay or loss of service and damage to buildings or equipment.

• Using heavy equipment, digs holes and trenches; digs up sidewalks, manholes and catch basins; when working in the cemetery, digs graves; loads and unloads trucks with gravel and sand; picks up and hauls material.
• Plows and sands streets, sidewalks, and public parking areas; performs preventive maintenance on equipment, greases, changes oil, and cleans equipment; changes tires; performs minor maintenance.
• Performs all work of lower grade motor equipment operators; performs heavy labor, as necessary.
• Maintains the readiness of the vehicle assigned; ensures that all usual and customary tools and safety equipment are readily available and secured; ensures that all fluids, marking lights, warning lights, safety devices, brakes, tires and belts are in good working order and properly maintained.
• Follows appropriate work practices and operating procedures to ensure compliance with applicable health and safety codes and standards, and keeps work area and equipment and tools clean, neat, orderly safe and secure.
• May supervise other workers.
• Performs similar or related work as required, or as situation dictates.

• High school diploma; three years of experience operating heavy motor equipment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Valid Massachusetts Commercial Driver’s License, with airbrake and tanker endorsements
• Valid Massachusetts Hoisting Engineer’s License

• Thorough knowledge of procedures, techniques, equipment, materials and tools used in public works construction, repair and maintenance operations.
• Ability to operate and maintain special, heavy, and other motor equipment, power tools and hand tools. Ability to interact in an effective manner with fellow employees, supervisors and the public. Ability to read work orders and instructions. Ability to perform strenuous labor work.
• Problem-solving skills. Skill in operating special and heavy motor equipment and construction equipment, driving vehicles, and performing labor work.