Light Equipment Operator - Highway

Primary Areas Of Responsibility

• Drive or operate vehicles and equipment engaged in construction, maintenance, snow removal, and various other projects and activities.
• Repair and construct streets, sidewalks, signs, fences, drainage infrastructure.
• Works with small engine equipment as well as hand tools.
• Service and follow preventative maintenance on equipment or vehicles being operated such as checking oil, water and battery levels, tire pressure, etc.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Working Foreman.

Attributes And Qualifications

• High School graduation or equivalent plus a minimum of one to three years in municipal public works operation preferred.
• Candidates must be able to:
• Follow directions on projects
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinates, coworkers, and the general public.
• Communicate effectively, confirming understanding if direction is given.
• Understand and properly operate tools and equipment.
• Understand and follow all safety procedures related to job responsibilities.

LICENSES

• Massachusetts Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B with air brake endorsement and Massachusetts Hoisting Engineer with 2A/ 1C Endorsement within six months of employment;
• Competent Certification within 6 months of employment.
• Must apply for a permit for the CDL within 30 days of hire date.

Pay

Salary Range: Grade H03 $23.8988/hr. - $26.2244/hr, DOQ Full range for H03 is ($23.8988/hr – $32.0142/hr)

Upon successful completion of probation and the required licensing listed below, the range can move to Grade H04 $25.6563/hr - $34.1864/hr. Additional opportunities for growth may exist if the candidate already has licensing, or upon receipt of licensing, which may allow the candidate to move into grade H04, which starts at $25.6563/hr. (The full range of H04 is $25.6563/hr - $34.1864/hr.)

Schedule

The Light Equipment Operator is a full-time, 40 hour/week, non-exempt position represented by the DPW Union.