Crew Leader / Lead Pesticide Applicator

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The Town of Franklin’s Department of Public Works (DPW) is seeking candidates for the Lead Pesticide Applicator / Crew Leader. This is a full-time benefited position and the incumbent will work 40 hours per week. The position will be in the Highway/Grounds Division and the schedule will be Tuesday through Saturday. Tuesday through Saturday shifts include a shift differential stipend of $75.00 per pay period.

Under the direction of the Highway and Grounds Superintendent, Assistant Highway & Grounds Superintendent, Working Highway/Grounds Forepersons, and associated Crew Leaders, the Lead Pesticide Applicator / Saturday Crew Leader is responsible for working with and overseeing the application and storage of pesticides on highways, parks and being responsible for leadership of the Department of Public Works crew members assigned to the Tuesday to Saturday work schedule and assigned primarily to Grounds.

The Lead Pesticide Applicator/ Crew Leader is responsible for the following:

• Provides extraordinary customer service

• Performs manual labor as a member of the DPW Crew

• Work history that demonstrates good working habits and an ability and willingness to work with supervisors and peers without conflict.

• Work history that demonstrates dependability, safety and concern for others, self, equipment and property.

• Safely and efficiently operates construction, landscaping and maintenance equipment

• Assists in setting and resetting curbs; in laying water pipe, sewer and drain lines, hot top, mixing and applying concrete, in constructing and repairing manholes and retaining structures; and in repairing sidewalks

• Paints, repairs, and erects signs, outdoor benches, and other equipment

• Prepares and maintains athletic fields/school playground areas and related facilities, including mowing and trimming of grass, lining athletic fields

• Plows and sands roads

• Reports to work in emergency situations and is able and willing to work overtime to respond to wind, rain, snow and ice storms, water breaks, and similar situations

• Conducts yearly field maintenance, such as: aerating, seeding, top dressing, etc

• Shovels and sweeps snow manually from sidewalks and streets, schools and streets; sands streets and sidewalks and school parking area

• Ability to respond to emergency calls within 30 minutes

• Performs other related duties as assigned in the DPW

The Crew Leader / Lead Pesticide Applicator operator must have the following licenses:

• Valid Manual Transmission Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with an Air Brake Endorsement

• Valid Massachusetts hoisting license to operate loader, backhoe, excavator, catch basin cleaner, and special side boom mower (DPS 2A, 4E, and 4G)

• Pesticide Applicator’s License

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States and be able to pass a criminal background check and a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug test.

Interested candidates shall email a resume and cover letter in Microsoft Word or PDF format or a Town of Franklin employment application to apply@franklinma.gov. Please put “L4 Crew Leader/Lead Pesticide Applicator ” in the subject line of the email.

8 hour shift (Winter 7am-3pm, Summer 6:30am-2:30pm)

On call  Overtime (4 hour minimum)  Weekend availability

Additional stipends for licenses

Annual step raises

Full posting with application instructions:

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/l4_crew_leader_lead_pesticide_applicator_tues-sat_09-27-24.pdff

DO NOT APPLY VIA INDEED OR IN PERSON. SEE EMAIL ADDRESS IN THE JOB POSTING.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.78 - $31.71 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overtime

Experience:

• Heavy equipment operation: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDL with air brake endorsement (Preferred)
• Hoisting License (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Franklin, MA 02038: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $32