Equipment Operator – Highway Department Position Available In Rockingham, New Hampshire

Equipment Operator

• Highway Department Town of Derry Derry, NH 03038 The Town of Derry has an immediate opening for a Motor Equipment Operator (MEO) in our Highway Department.

Duties include:

A variety of public works construction and maintenance activities, with special responsibility for operating equipment, including vehicles over 26,000 GVW and trucks equipped with snowplows and other equipment in snow and ice control activities. MEOs maintain streets and drainage systems, perform masonry, stonework, building maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and painting work. MEOs maintain department equipment and perform other minor maintenance and repair work to keep equipment in safe operating condition, while ensuring proper safety precautions are taken in the use of equipment and performance of assignments. MEOs are expected to be On-Call and respond to emergencies after normal working hours. Candidates for this position must have: A valid Driver’s License Class B Commercial License within 6 months of hire. One to two years’ experience in equipment operation. Considerable knowledge of hazards/safety precautions. Considerable knowledge of the operation and maintenance requirements of trucks, tractors, snowplows, and similar equipment. The ability to pass pre-employment and random drug and alcohol tests.

Benefits include:

Annual paid time off

• 25 vacation/sick days; 2 personal days; 11 holidays. Health, Dental, Prescription, and Vision Insurance
• Employee pays: $387/month for family coverage; $305/month for 2-person coverage; $145/month for single coverage. If you already have qualifying insurance, we’ll pay you $3,250 annually to waive coverage. No cost Disability Insurance
• 70% of base wages for up to 26 weeks. No cost Life Insurance
• Equal to base annual earnings. New Hampshire Retirement System Group I
• Defined benefit pension plan.

Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement. The Town of Derry is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$23.70

• $24.

69 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person