What are the responsibilities and job description for the SMEO / LABORER WATER position at Town of West Springfield?
Description
The Special Motor Equipment Operator will work in the construction, maintenance, and operation of the Town’s Public Works systems. Responsible for ensuring that all safety practices and measures, including but not limited to work zone safety, confined space entry and excavation safety are adhered to and that personal protective clothing and equipment are utilized. Operates motor equipment in a professional and competent manner and with care taken to perform the work safely and with efficiency.
Performs skilled tasks involving but not limited to installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of pipes, fire hydrants, valves, mains, services, replacement of water,sewer, drainage pipes and other appurtenances that are part of the Public Works system. The incumbent is responsible for carrying out various other assignments essential to the Public Works Department and shall have a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of water system-related maintenance and some experience with installing and repairing asphalt and cement as well as snow removal.
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Examples of Duties
Essential Functions: The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
- Operates heavy and unique construction or maintenance equipment such as a grader, bulldozer, crane, wheel type loader, log loader, backhoe, truck, crawler mounted backhoe, high capacity dump trucks or truck and trailer requiring a Commercial Drivers license
- Respond to after hours emergencies as directed and assist in emergency response activities related to system failures and/or crises
- Digs, braces, backfills, and tampers excavations.
- Performs the installation and repair of water mains, service valves, gates, hydrants, and other appurtenances using whatever methods, tools, and procedures are necessary to complete the task safely, properly, and proficiently
- Operates heavy duty equipment for snow removal
- Read and follow specifications on engineering blueprints, sketches, and diagrams of the water and sewer system and other related operations systems.
- Locate, operate, repair, and maintain underground utilities and controls related to the public works infrastructure.
- Performs minor maintenance functions on equipment, including but not limited to checking and maintaining air pressures and fluid levels, lubrication of mechanical joints by applying necessary greases, and routine cleaning of vehicle exterior and interior.
- Performs tasks generally assigned to a laborer and/or skilled laborer
- Performs daily vehicle condition inspections and reports as required by law or Department policy.
Qualifications
Recommended Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience: A high school diploma or equivalent; and 2-4 years of experience at an accredited technical school or on-the-job training; two years of experience in the operation of heavy automotive equipment or the equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential functions of this position.
Special Requirements: Valid Commercial Driver’s license Class B required, Class A preferred, tank endorsement required and Massachusetts 2A & 4G Hoisting License required. Grade 1D operator in training drinking water license within one year of hire.
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skill
Knowledge: Principles and practices about the correct, proficient, and safe operation of equipment and assigned vehicles. Applicable Municipal and Department rules and regulations about the safe operation of assigned motor equipment. Rules, regulations, and applicable laws relative to job-related safety.
Abilities:
- Recognize conditions requiring maintenance and repair.
- Exercise proper professional and technical judgment.
- Operate equipment with a high degree of skill and efficiency.
- Read and follow specifications in engineering blueprints and specifications as they pertain to municipal water and sewer systems and recognize the need for referral to determine safe excavation.
Skills: Effective motor skills necessary to operate various types of equipment and vehicles, good record keeping skills, skill in assessing mechanical, electric, and hydraulic problems and finding solutions.
Physical and Mental Requirements: The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s basic functions.
Physical Demands: The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move more than 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Motor Skills: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, stand, walk, talk or hear, sit, climb, or balance, taste or smell.
Visual Demands: Visual demands require the employee to regularly look at technical documents, equipment and parts to properly inspect and diagnose problems and complete repairs.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of __ hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
