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Equipment Operator - Lands & Natural Resources Featured Duxbury, MA

Job in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 01609, USA
Listing for: Kaizen Lab Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-12
Job specializations:
  • Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, General Labor
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 24.98 - 32.4 USD Hourly USD 24.98 32.40 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

JOB TITLE
:
Equipment Operator - Lands & Natural Resources

LOCATION
:
Duxbury DPW
- Lands and Natural Resources

POSITION GRADE/LEVEL
:
Grade 4

FLSA STATUS
:
Non-exempt, full-time, benefit eligible

RATE RANGE
: $24.98 - $32.40 per hour, in 8 steps

WORK SCHEDULE
: 40 hours per week, plus additional hours as participation in Town-wide weather or emergency operations required.

SUPERVISION
:
Supervising Foreman/Aerial lift Operator

NUMBER OF OPENINGS
: 1

Responsibilities
  • Nature of Work:
    Assists supervisor in any and all phases of the work, performs skilled work as determined and assigned by supervisor for the Town's Lands and Natural Resources function. Makes frequent contact with co-workers and residents requiring calm, clear and courteous communication.
  • Supervision Received:
    Works under the general supervision of the Lands and Natural Resources supervisors. Operates equipment based on supervisor's general instructions who reviews performance for skill and efficiency and assist in cases of difficulty.
  • Supervisory Responsibility:
    Supervises temporary or seasonal employees as assigned.
  • Confidentiality:
    Employee has regular access to confidential information of the department. Confidentiality must be maintained with regard to this information and in accordance with Department Policy and the Public Records Act.
  • Accountability:
    Consequences or errors, missed deadlines or poor judgment may include adverse public relations, monetary loss, legal repercussions, labor/material costs, personal injury, jeopardize programs, and danger to public health/safety.
  • Judgment:
    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 to avoid breakdowns, handle emergency situations and ensure public and environmental safety.
  • Complexity:
    The work consists of the practical application of a variety of concepts, practices and specialized techniques relating to the Lands and Natural Resources function.
  • Nature and Purpose of Public Contact:
    Employee interacts frequently with Town employees and the public. Excellent customer service skills are required involving courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.
  • Essential Functions:

    The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position:
  • Uses extensive knowledge and skill in the operation of trucks, equipment, and automobiles used in the various divisional work assignments.
  • Suggests modification to equipment for more safe and efficient operation.
  • Removes and prunes trees, chips debris and performs tasks related to the care and maintenance of Town owned lands.
  • Performs routine tasks in connection with care, upkeep, repair, marking and beautification of conservation land, highway and roads, such as but not limited to using and operating landscaping equipment and power tools, cutting grass, weeds and brush.
  • May be required to clean culverts, catch basins, drains and ditches; load and unload trucks and cars; spread sand or gravel.
  • Accepts deliveries of supplies and equipment.
  • Assists in training new employees in performing assigned duties.
  • Assists with grounds maintenance work at all facilities including mowing, string trimming, chain sawing, leaf and brush removal.
  • Participates in operation and ordinary maintenance of equipment, instructs employees in the correct and proper usage and keeps daily records of maintenance completed.
  • Performs similar tasks as assigned, including functions of those in a lower classification.
  • Cross trains with other Department employees.
  • Is available for overtime and call backs in the event of emergencies.
  • Participates in town-wide snow and ice removal operations.
    • Qualifications

    Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, two years of full time work experience and considerable, demonstrable knowledge and skill relative to practices, methods, and procedures regarding safety devices and equipment, such as chain saws, chippers and other…

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