Equipment Operator - Transfer Station

JOB TITLE: Equipment Operator - Transfer Station

DEPARTMENT: Department of Public Works

LOCATION: Transfer Station

FLSA STATUS :
Non-exempt, Full-Time, Benefit Eligible

POSITION GRADE: Grade 4

RATE RANGE: Pay range is $24.98 - $32.40 per hour, in eight steps

CONTRACT : AFSCME Council 93, Local 1700

WORK SCHEDULE: Wed.

-Sun., 40 hours per week, plus participates in town-wide snow and ice removal operations, required

BENEFITS:75% town/25% employee paid: health insurance;
Blue Cross and Blue Shield PPO & HMO plans

• Defined benefit pension
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Pay
• Personal Time Off Days
• Sick Leave
• Clothing and Cleaning Allowance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending account

Nature of Work
:
Performs skilled work within the Department of Public Works as determined and assigned by a Manager or Superintendent in the Public Works Department.

Supervision Received
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Receives instructions and work specifications from Foreman, Operations Manager or DPW Director and communicates to fellow workers. Works under the supervision of an employee of a higher grade who assigns work, reviews performance for skill and efficiency, and assists in cases of difficulty.

Supervisory Responsibility
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Supervises temporary or seasonal employees as assigned.

Confidentiality
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Employee has regular access to confidential information of the department. Confidentiality must be maintained with regard to this information in accordance with Department Policy and the Public Records Act.

Accountability
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Consequences of errors, missed deadlines or poor judgment may include adverse public relations, monetary loss, legal repercussions, labor/material costs, personal injury, jeopardizing programs, and danger to public health/safety.

Judgment
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Guidelines may be given verbally, or through administrative or organizational policies, or directives. Employee is expected to weigh efficiency and relative priorities in performing tasks.

Complexity
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The work consists of the practical application of a variety of concepts, practices and specialized techniques relating to custodial and maintenance work.

Nature and Purpose of Public Contact
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Employee interacts frequently with Town employees and the public. Customer service skills are required involving courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Essential Functions
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The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties