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Town of Derry
Equipment Operator - Highway Department
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What they do
An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.
$64,124 / year median in New Hampshire
+11% projected growth
Job Description
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:
If you already have qualifying insurance, we'll pay you $3,250 annually to waive coverage. Disability Insurance- 70% of base wages for up to 26 weeks. Life Insurance
- Equal to base annual earnings. New Hampshire Retirement System Group I
- Defined benefit pension plan.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$25.51- $32.