Highway Operator

Employment Type: Full Time
Hours per Week: 40
Location: On-Site
Compensation Range: $28 – $38
Compensation Type: Hourly

The Brookfield Highway Department is seeking a full time operator/laborer. Mechanical experience is highly preferred.
Pay Range is $28 to $38 per hour, based on licenses and qualifications.

Performs a variety of duties of semi-skilled, laboring and equipment operations in the operations of the Highway Department.

Under the direction of the Highway Superintendent

Mechanical experience is highly preferred.

Performs a variety of semi-skilled and laboring duties for the department.

Performs manual labor in the construction, repair and maintenance of roads and sidewalks

Performs a variety of duties related to snow and ice events including plowing, sanding and shoveling.

Performs routine maintenance in the repair and maintenance of equipment and tools.

Removes and/or trims trees

Assists with maintenance of crosswalks and line paining

Performs a variety of landscaping duties, including mowing and trimming

Drives trucks & equipment in plowing, sanding & salting operations.

Operates light &/or heavy equipment, of high complexity.

Maintains work areas & equipment in a safe, operable & orderly condition.

Knowledge of the materials, methods and techniques relative to public roads, snow and ice control and practices.

Ability to interact with coworkers tactfully and effectively and maintain relations. with the general public in a professional & courteous manner.

Ability to respond to emergency work during non-working hours

Follows prescribed safety rules & regulations.

Ability to work in high pressure situations, as necessary

Three years’ experience (Municipal or Construction)

Valid MA Driver’s License

Valid MA Medical Certificate

Valid Massachusetts Commercial Driver’s License Class B with airbrakes endorsement;
Standard transmission endorsement

Hoisting Engineer’s License

Must pass drug and alcohol screening

Mechanic/welding experience helpful

Advanced training relating to equipment maintenance preferred.

Physical Requirements /

Work Location:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is outdoors, under varying weather and other conditions. Must be able to: access all areas/levels of construction and excavation sites/ traverse uneven terrain; and enter, exit and operate vehicles.

While performing the duties the employee is required to regularly engage in strenuous physical effort, including: repetitious physical motions; lifting and/or moving 50 pounds or more; operation of heavy and light equipment, vehicles, tools; and moving about all indoor and outdoor work sites efficiently. Must be available to respond to emergencies during evenings, weekend, and holidays.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and/or requirements of the job change.