PW10 MEO III Maintenance Craftsperson & Laborer

BASIC FUNCTION :

Maintains and operates various types of heavy motorized equipment used in the maintenance, construction, and repair of the city's infrastructure and facilities; undertakes a variety of maintenance activities for public works and / or maintenance.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receive general supervision from the Supervisor, Commissioner, and Water Superintendent. Provides technical guidance to crew workers. assigned to positions of grade 10 and lower.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Under supervision, operates various types of motor equipment, front-end loader, compressor, and jackhammer.
• Performs other skilled and unskilled tasks in connection with such operations.
• Under direction, performs tasks involving manual labor requiring the highest degree of skill in the construction, operation, and maintenance of water mains, water gates, sewers, and drains.
• Performs tasks involving manual labor requiring a lesser degree of skill and incidentally supervises the work or a group (not more than ten) of laborers engaged in such work.
• Performs related work as required.
• During snowstorms, this position supports and assists the Highway Division with snowplowing and removal operations as needed.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :

Minimum :

Preferred :

DEFINITION of HEAVY EQUIPMENT

Heavy equipment is distinguished from light equipment based on the weight / capacity of the equipment and / or nature of the work performed. The following equipment is classified as heavy :   Crawler, Tractor, Road Grader, Dump Trailer, Front End Loader — 3 cu or larger, and Excavator.

Environmental Conditions

Indoor and outdoor environments with a wide range of weather conditions, exposure to vibrations and noise; work on slippery or even surfaces, work with electrical energy; work with and around heavy machinery; work in or near vehicle traffic; exposure to dust and fumes from motorized equipment; possible exposure to toxic chemicals; irregular working hours for inclement weather situations and other circumstances.

Physical Conditions

Essential functions may require maintaining physical, conditions necessary for sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods; moderate lifting and carrying which includes the ability to lift up to one hundred pounds; pulling, reaching, bending, climbing, and kneeling; use of fingers, both hands and legs required; must be able to distinguish colors and operate assigned vehicles.

HOURS OF WORK : | Full-time (40 hours / weekly) Monday to Friday 7 : 00 AM – 4 : 00 PM.

SALARY : | Union PW-10 ($1,177.74-$1,261.25 / weekly)

ADDRESS ALL COVER LETTERS AND RESUMES TO

Human Resources Department

City of Medford – Room 204

85 George P. Hassett Drive

Medford, MA 02155

Or send a cover letter and resume with the job title in the subject line to jobs@medford-ma.gov

For the posting, please visit the City of Medford's website – www.medfordma.org

The City of Medford is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / 504 Employer Residents of the City of Medford, Women, People of Color, Veterans, and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Salary : $1,178 - $1,261