Equipment Operator

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services

Pease Air National Guard Base, Portsmouth, NH

Position: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Position #: 19343

Pay: $17.81/hour - $23.39/hour (Trainee status $17.19/hour)

Hours:

40 Hour Basic Work Week

Summary: Operates, maintains, and repairs a variety of light and heavy equipment used in performing roads and grounds maintenance tasks and snow removal operations at the Pease Air National Guard Base.

Your Experience Counts: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

• Equivalent combination of 2 years of education and experience after completion of high school in operating and maintaining snow and trail conditioning equipment, including snow-grooming tractors, bulldozers, front end loaders, ATV’s and other types of heavy equipment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to satisfactorily undergo a State Police records check.
• Must be in good physical condition and have sufficient strength to do heavy lifting.
• Must report to job site or be on standby during emergency situations such as snow, inclement weather or building emergencies, as this position is designated as “Essential Personnel”. Overtime in support of snow removal operations is mandatory.

Trainee Option: Candidates with an equivalent combination of 1+ year of relevant education and experience after completion of high school or equivalent may be considered and hired in ‘Trainee Status’ for this position.

• Experience in operating heavy equipment, working knowledge and repair of diesel powered equipment, and possession of a Class A or B commercial driver’s license.

Must be able to pass a National Agency Check (NAC) in order to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) used in the performance of assigned work duties within 12 months of hire and be eligible for renewal as a condition of employment.

In-Band Advancement Available:
No

Broad Group Level Advancement Available:
No

• Operate complex equipment and attachments such as Oshkosh with rollover plow or blower, Oshkosh snow blowers, Timco sweeper, 20-foot snow pushers and brooms, loaders, and sanders involved in snow and ice removal operations from pavement on airfield, roads and parking lots.
• Perform specialized mechanical maintenance and repairs of assigned equipment and attachments which includes mounting and removing plows, chains, plow shoes, and cutting blades.
• Operate light duty equipment such as snow blowers, shovels, saws, mowers, trimmers, and rakes while performing grounds maintenance tasks to include removing snow from walkways and sidewalks, chipping brush and cutting/trimming trees around 219 acres of fence line, and mowing and raking 260 acre lawns.
• Perform hands‑on training of all equipment used in snow removal operations with new personnel assigned to snow removal, and provide refresher training for experienced personnel as needed.
• Assist and participate in construction projects to include sealing and patching road surfaces, maintaining and repairing concrete and asphalt pavement, cleaning catch basins, and removing debris basewide.
• Work with in‑house personnel or contractors in emergency repairs of the base underground utility systems. Operate dump trucks, backhoes and excavators to find, expose, repair and return worksite back to pre‑repair condition. Repairs may require heavy physical labor.
• Perform pre‑trip vehicle inspections and safety checks prior to equipment use and services/cleans equipment after use and as needed.

For further information please contact Cheri Fitzgerald, Human Resources: cheri.r.fitzgerald.gov or .

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

• HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits.
• Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value).
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts.
• State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan.
• Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan.
• $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance.
• Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500).

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay.

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