Laborer​/Motor Equipment Operator

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Main duty is to handle and dispose of curbside municipal solid waste and recycling. Other duties include potential operation of any piece of motor-driven equipment, including trucks with a rated capacity of under 13 tons, rollers, sidewalk tractors, etc. To make minor adjustments; grease, oil, clean and perform preventive maintenance. May assist the mechanic in repairs to vehicles they would be operating.

Performs journeyman level skilled labor duties in the construction, repair & maintenance of, highway & traffic systems, building maintenance, and similar public works projects; may perform concrete work in placing sidewalks or other structures; when working on highway projects, places curbs, sets catch basins, builds manholes and drains; sets up forms, spreads cement and/or asphalt for roads & walkways; operates power tools, carpentry & building maintenance tasks;

checks for satisfactory completion; and all other work as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in both field, shop, and yard conditions, in variable weather conditions and near hazards associated with construction sites, traffic, chemicals and emergency situations. The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and as such is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to icy, wet and/or humid conditions.

The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Workload is subject to fluctuations, due to weather conditions; on call to respond to weather-related or other emergencies; may be required to work nights or weekends.

MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR ICE AND SNOW OPERATIONS AND OTHER EMERGENCY OPERATIONS DURING AND AFTER NORMAL WORKING HOURS.

LICENSES OR EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

Must have a Class D commercial driver’s license or obtain one within 18 months. Must be able to demonstrate experience in the operation of vehicles to be operated and work to be performed. Must have demonstrated by prior experience the capability of taking orders.

SALARY: $26.34/Hr. or $28.76/Hr. with CDL or upon attaining CDL

Resumes will be accepted until position filled:
Human Resources, Town of Stoughton, 10 Pearl Street, Stoughton, MA 02072, (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). , AA/EOE

The Town of Stoughton is committed to the ongoing pursuit of strategic diversity initiatives that help to position diversity, equity, and inclusion as central to municipal and community-wide excellence in the town. In doing so, Stoughton strives for a town culture and environment that fosters a true sense of belonging for all and provides opportunity for everyone to participate equally and fully in the town, communities, and neighborhoods.

The Town of Stoughton is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender or gender identity, familial status, disability, ancestry, age, marital status, public assistance status, sexual orientation, veteran history/military status or genetic information.