Truck Driver​/Motor Equipment Operator

HEAVY MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

$23.99 - $30.79 per hour

40 hours per week

Eligible for overtime

Double Time for Snow and Ice Operations

Generous Time Off and Insurance Benefits

Skilled manual work in the operation of heavy equipment which requires a high degree of dexterity, inspection of the equipment for proper operating condition and carrying out certain preventive maintenance procedures; all other related work, as required.

Works under general supervision, following departmental rules, regulations and policies, requiring the ability to plan and perform operations to complete assigned task, or tasks, according to a prescribed time schedule; refers unusual problems to superiors.

Most work is performed outside, with exposure to constant loud noise and potential exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, equipment with moving mechanical parts, and in confined spaces; outdoor work may be performed in adverse weather conditions with exposure to hazards associated with chemicals, trenches, and construction sites. Workload is subject to seasonal and unplanned fluctuations; the employee may respond to emergency situations.

• Operates assigned equipment; performs heavy labor, including digging with pick and shovel, breaking up ground, concrete, and hot top with a pneumatic hammer.
• Drives dump truck, back fills holes and trenches, tamps gravel to prepare for patch.
• May check for sewer trouble spots and respond to calls of blocked sewers or storm drains; cleans sewer trouble spots and storm drains; may pick up trash; maintains grounds; or performs other related activities.
• Sands and plows streets during snow emergencies; responds to emergencies, as required; performs preventive maintenance on equipment, greases, changes oil, and cleans equipment; changes tires; performs minor maintenance.
• Performs all work of lower grade motor equipment operators.
• Follows appropriate work practices and operating procedures to ensure compliance with applicable health and safety codes and standards, and keeps work area and equipment and tools clean, neat, orderly safe and secure.
• May supervise other workers.
• Performs similar or related work as required, or as situation dictates.

High school diploma; one or more years of experience operating heavy motor equipment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Valid Massachusetts Commercial Driver’s License, with airbrake and tanker endorsements

• Thorough knowledge of procedures, techniques, equipment, materials and tools used in public works construction, repair and maintenance operations.
• Ability to operate and maintain heavy motor equipment, power tools and hand tools. Ability to interact in an effective manner with fellow employees, supervisors and the public. Ability to read work orders and instructions.
• Skill in operating heavy and light motor equipment and construction equipment, driving vehicles, and performing labor work.

Strenuous physical effort is generally required to perform duties. The employee is frequently required to use hands to operate equipment, walk, stand, sit, speak and hear, reach with hands and arms, balance, crouch, crawl, stoop, and climb. Stamina is required to work in adverse weather conditions. Required to work in confined spaces and lift or move items weighing up to 100 pounds.

Physical ability to use power and hand tools and drive various classes of motor vehicles, operate and drive various pieces of heavy construction and maintenance equipment. Vision requirements include the ability to read routine documents and operate vehicles and equipment.

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 requirements of the job change.

Code : 1113-1

Location : CEMETERY

Grade : MC GR 4

Group : 680 UNION

Job Class : DPW) MTR EQUIP OPER HEAVY) II