EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (Job ID 52611)

State of New Hampshire, Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services – Pease Air National Guard Base, Portsmouth, NH

Position #19343 – 40-hour basic work week

About the role

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.

Pay

$17.81/hour – $23.39/hour

Trainee status pay rate: $17.19/hour

Requirements

• 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, ATVs, and other types of heavy equipment
• Valid driver’s license
• Must 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 (snow, inclement weather, building emergencies) as this position is designated 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in operating heavy equipment
• Working knowledge and repair of diesel-powered equipment
• Possession of a Class A or B commercial driver’s license

After-Hire Requirements

• 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