Dam Construction Equiptment Operator

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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

WATER DIVISION / DAM BUREAU

29 HAZEN DRIVE, CONCORD NH 03301

Position #11383

Typical Starting Salary: $19.96/hour - $26.41/hour

* See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

Performs skilled duties and construction work in building concrete forms and timber structures for dam repairs/reconstruction work. Works in a multi-disciplinary environment of site construction projects utilizing knowledge of all phases of site construction, maintenance, and equipment operation and repair.

• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  Equivalent combination of 3 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in the field of Heavy machinery operation for construction projects.
• License/Certification:
  Valid driver’s license
• Other Requirements:
  Criminal background and driving record review required.
• Trainee Option:
  Not applicable

• Extensive knowledge of modern materials, equipment and methods used in highway, dam, building or general construction and maintenance.
• Skill in use of dam construction tools and equipment.
• Ability to work out-of-doors for long periods under varying climatic conditions.
• Demonstrated agility and mechanical ability.
• Ability to climb and work from scaffolds high above or well below ground.
• Ability to use resourcefulness, initiative, and appropriate judgment in performance of duties.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with the public, landowners and employees.
• This position requires performing heavy work in adverse working environment with periods of time spent away from home (overnight stays) during the workweek.

Must obtain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A) within one year from date of hire.

In-Band Advancement Available:
No

Broad Group Level Advancement Available:
No

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

Works in a complicated and hazardous environment of site construction projects through all phases of construction, including building dam and related structures using timber, concrete, and earthen materials to impound and redirect water. Fabricates wooden formwork and wooden structures for the forming of concrete. Assembles steel reinforcing structures for the forming and pouring of concrete. Assists in the forming and pouring of concrete footings, slabs and walls.

Site layout, excavation, debris and stump removal, cofferdam construction, grubbing, rough grading, placement of fill materials, slope and drainage construction, final grading of select materials, loaming, seeding and landscaping to provide project completion. Installs heavy gates, beams, and lifting mechanisms in dam structures.

Operates heavy equipment such as excavators, loaders/backhoes, bulldozers, heavy trucks of 36,000 GVWR or larger and trailers of 40,000 GVWR or larger for work related to dam construction and…