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Equipment Operator

DEFINITION

This position is responsible for performing skilled manual work in the operation of motor driven vehicles and mechanized equipment and in the operation of power driven equipment and hand tools.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Special Motor Equipment Operators perform some or all of the following General Functions, as well as the function specific to the departments to which they are assigned.

Education and Experience:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent; one to three years of experience operating heavy equipment and trucks and performing manual labor in a construction field; equivalent combination of education and experience.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

CDL Class B and MA Hoisting Engineer 2B license required at time of hire. Additional licenses are required after date of hire, by Division, and are defined in the Local 98 Collective Bargaining Agreement Contract.

Knowledge, Ability, and Skills:

Knowledge:

Knowledge of operating, maintaining and performing minor repairs on heavy equipment and machinery; knowledge of snow and ice operations; knowledge of occupational hazards and proper safety precautions to be used to prevent injuries and protect property.

Abilities:

Ability to operate construction vehicles and equipment; ability to perform strenuous physical labor for long periods of time; ability to effectively communicate; ability to properly operate a variety of tools, equipment and trucks for use in assigned tasks.

Skills:

Communication skills; equipment operation, repair, and maintenance skills; computer and GIS skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Skills:

Work requires moderate physical strength and effort daily, such as lifting heavy objects, carrying the object(s) and stacking them or moving them. In addition, pulling, pushing, standing or walking for the full work day may also be involved.

Motor Skills:

The work may involve assignments requiring application of hand and eye coordination with finger dexterity and motor coordination. The operation of heavy trucks or equipment may be required for long periods of time.

Visual Skills:

Essential position functions require the ability to operate a motor vehicle and variety of light and heavy motor equipment, as well as the ability to use variety of power and hand tools. In addition, essential position functions require good close/distant and peripheral vision, as well as depth perception. For more details and full job description please see website. Active Filters Equipment Operator Northampton, MA Clear All Apply