Equipment Operator II

Equipment Operator II Town of Holden, Massachusetts Holden, MA Job Details Full-time $24.53 - $28.31 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications CDL B Excavator Truck driving Outdoor work Asphalt Hoisting License Adhering to traffic regulations CDL A Mid-level Mowing High school diploma or GED Supervising experience Snow plowing Loader operation Equipment maintenance Construction Backhoe operation CLP Skid steer loader Local ordinances Highway maintenance Commercial driving 2 years Road rollers Facilities maintenance Full Job Description

NATURE OF WORK

: This is skilled work involving the safe and efficient operation of light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks, including truck-mounted equipment, and heavy construction and maintenance equipment used on a seasonal basis. General supervision may be exercised over workers of lower classifications. Assignments may be given in detail for each job or work may follow an established routine.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

• : • Operates trucks of all sizes, including heavy trucks with 4-wheel drive, on road maintenance and construction work in hauling laborers, equipment, and materials.

• Operates truck mounted sand spreader, asphalt spreader, and similar attachments.
• Operates a tractor with plowing or mowing equipment.
• Operates a skid steer loader with attachments.
• Operates a self-propelled street roller, stone and gravel spreader, snow loader or other such equipment used primarily on a seasonal basis.
• Operates on an emergency or temporary basis, construction equipment such as a front-end loader, backhoe-loader, or rubber tire excavator.
• Operates, as a regular assignment a truck with equipment for cleaning catch basins, manholes, etc. Plans the daily route within a generally assigned area.
• Performs related work as required, including unskilled and semi-skilled laboring tasks and manual work incidental to the operation of assigned equipment.

REQUIREMENTS OF WORK

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• Considerable knowledge of the principles of operation and servicing of trucks and related automotive equipment.
• Some knowledge of, and experience in, the operation and maintenance of heavy construction equipment.
• Knowledge of Federal and Massachusetts traffic laws, ordinances and regulations governing heavy truck and hoisting equipment operations.
• Knowledge of grounds keeping and building maintenance operations.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the precautions necessary for safe operation of heavy motor-driven equipment, including their operation over rough, slippery, or unstable surfaces in all weather conditions.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction.
• Physical strength and agility sufficient to do strenuous laboring tasks under varying weather conditions.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Two years of experience in the operation and routine maintenance of heavy and medium trucks, including some experience in the operation of heavy construction equipment; high school graduate or GED equivalent; possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B or greater, issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or possession of a CDL Class B permit and ability to obtain full CDL within six (6) months of hire date, and; possession of a Class 2B or higher Hoisting License, or ability to obtain the Hoisting License within six (6) months of hire date, issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An Equipment Operator II is distinguished from an Equipment Operator III in that the former is not regularly assigned to operate a rubber tire excavator, front-end loader, or backhoe-loader. An Equipment Operator II is distinguished from an Equipment Operator I in that the former is regularly assigned to operate a lead, heavy duty truck, or is regularly assigned, on a seasonal basis, to operate such equipment as a self-propelled street roller, snow loader, skid steer loader, brush mower, lawn mower, leaf blower, leaf vacuum and all types of ground maintenance equipment.

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job.

The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

ADA COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Town will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the job. The duties listed in this job description represent the essential functions of the position. Employees or applicants who need reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

The Town of Holden is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$24.53 - $28.31 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person