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Job Summary
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR – DPW HIGHWAY/GROUNDS DIVISION
Qualified applicants sought for the full-time (40 hours) position of Heavy Equipment Operator for the Highway/Grounds Division. Work includes the maintenance and cleanliness of municipal streets and roadways, operating heavy trucks and machinery, performing a variety of operation, maintenance, repair duties, and snow and ice removal.
Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and capable of organized independent effort. Must be available to respond to emergencies during evenings, weekend, and holidays, including but not limited to plowing and sanding operations. May include weekend work hours.
Must be able to work in a team environment in a safe and efficient manner. Ability to multi-task and manage conflict. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to maintain good public relations and to maintain effective collaborative working relationships with Town departments, department heads, fellow employees, officials, and the general public, and to respond in a courteous and professional manner. Ability to meet deadlines. Ability to work independently. Ability to follow directions. Ability to operate specialized equipment such as trucks, trailers, backhoes, and loaders in a safe and effective manner. Ability to carry out essential functions under hazardous or inclement weather conditions in a safe manner. Ability to read and interpret project drawings, blueprints and maps. Ability to operate light and heavy motor equipment.
High School Diploma or equivalency, valid Massachusetts CDL Class B, valid Massachusetts Hoisting Engineer License with a minimum 2A endorsement and experience operating heavy equipment required. DOT physical and self-certified with MASS RMV for interstate operation, required at time of hire.
Minimum Hourly Wage: $26.86 (MLDC Grade 14/Step 1), plus eligible stipends $ .75 per hour for 2A-1C-4G-4E-Class A CDL-Pesticides license, with comprehensive benefit package.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $26.86 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Home daily
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Year round work
Experience:
- Heavy equipment operation: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CDL B (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $26.86 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Work Location: In person
Salary : $27 - $75