What are the responsibilities and job description for the MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR position at State of Rhode Island?
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Receives specific instructions from a superior who assigns duties and indicates work methods and schedules.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Usually none, but may direct the work of manual laborers or inmate help assigned to assist.To operate, service and maintain medium and heavy trucks or other internal combustion engine equipment used in routine road maintenance or construction operations.
To operate a truck for as state department or institution, performing such tasks as transporting food, laundry, equipment, supplies, refuse, etc., and to assist in loading and unloading such a vehicle.
To operate a truck performing snow plowing and sanding duties.
To be responsible for the proper use and care of assigned motor equipment; to request necessary repairs; to keep equipment clean; to check fuel, oil, grease, water and air.
To make emergency minor running repairs to equipment.
As required: to operate catch basin cleaner equipment; or to perform manual labor.
To do related work as required.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the state laws pertaining to the operation of motor vehicles on the highway; skill in the operation and servicing of motor equipment other than heavy diesel and gasoline motor equipment; the ability to make emergency minor running repairs and adjustments to equipment; the ability to understand readily and carry out simple oral and written directions; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Such as may have been gained through: completion of eight school grades; and
Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment as an operator of trucks or other motor equipment, involving the performance of some manual labor.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of the proper operator’s license issued in conformance to requirements of the Rhode Island Registry of Motor Vehicles to operate above-described equipment and must maintain such licensure as a condition of employment. At the time of appointment must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician’s certificate.
Pre-Employment Requirements for all candidates to receive a position at ESH or RISPH is the proof of immunity against:
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
Varicella (Chickenpox),
Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap),
Hepatitis B titers,
Tuberculin Skin Test (TST)
N-95 Respirator FIT test
Please contact Employee Health Clinic within 2 business days of accepting the position. The Employee Health Office at the Eleanor Slater Hospital is open 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday at:
Cranston Ph: (401) 462-2001 Fax:462-1683
Zambarano Ph: (401) 567-5524 Fax: 567-4003
Duties preferred will be transporting patients to some activities, doctor/dentist appointments etc. including vehicle upkeep such as interior and exterior cleaning. Also, filling in for food & laundry MEO.
Salary : $43,722 - $45,531
