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Mechanical Equipment Operator - Grade I Town of Watertown Watertown, CT Job Details $30.21 - $35.13 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Snow removal Post-trip inspection protocols Equipment safety procedures Pre-trip inspection protocols Automotive preventive maintenance inspections Outdoor work experience Commercial truck driving Safety regulations Grounds maintenance and landscaping safety protocols Performing regular vehicle safety checks CDL Construction equipment servicing Drainage systems Construction machinery maintenance Construction experience Highway maintenance Roadway construction projects Facilities routine maintenance Ice removal Full Job Description Deadline to Apply September 18 Department Highway Mechanical Equipment Operator - Grade I Watertown Highway Department $30.21 Starting Hourly Rate $33.01 After 6 Months $35.13 After 12 Months Plus Excellent Fringe Benefits

POSITION SUMMARY

: A Mechanical Equipment Operator - Grade I (MEO I) performs a variety of skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, repair, and improvement of Town roads, grounds, equipment, facilities, drainage systems, and other public infrastructures. This role works under the general supervision of the General Foreman.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operates a variety of trucks, construction equipment, mechanical equipment, and specialized machinery in connection with Town construction, maintenance, repair, and public works activity. Operates equipment including, but not limited to, dump trucks, payloaders, rollers, sewer and drainage machines, compressors, jack hammers, chainsaws, scoop buckets, power pick up sweepers, wing and rotary snowplows, and other equipment appropriate to the classification. Performs road construction, repair, and maintenance, and related activities, including excavation, grading, drainage work, patching, paving preparation, and restoration. Performs maintenance and repair of Town grounds, roads, drainage systems, facilities, and other public property. Performs snow and ice removal operations, including operating snowplows, spreaders, loaders, and other snow-removal related equipment. Loads, unloads, transports, and places materials, supplies, tools, debris, and equipment using appropriate vehicles and machinery. Performs manual labor associated with construction, maintenance, landscaping, roadside maintenance, debris removal, and other Public Works activities. Performs routine inspections of assigned vehicles and equipment before, during, and after operation. Sets up and maintains appropriate work-zone safety measures, including cones, signs, barricades, and other traffic-control devices.

REQUIREMENTS

: Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Knowledge of the safe operations of trucks, construction equipment, mechanical equipment, and power tools. General knowledge of construction, road maintenance, drainage, snow removal, and grounds maintenance practices. Ability to operate assigned equipment safely and efficiently. Ability to perform routine inspections and identify and report equipment malfunctions or unsafe conditions. Ability to perform strenuous physical labor for extended periods of time and work in varying weather and environmental conditions. Ability to comply with safety rules, departmental procedures, and applicable regulations. Ability to respond appropriately to emergency and changing work conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Considerable physical strength and above average manual dexterity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a Highway Maintenance facility or work zones. May involve exposure to noise, dust, or outdoor conditions. Requires the ability to work independently as well as a part of a team.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To receive consideration for this position, submit an application and letter of interest outlining qualifications. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. This position will close at 4:00 P.M. on September 18, 2026.

Email:

with the attention line: Mechanical Equipment Operator Application should be delivered to: Human Resources Department Town of Watertown Watertown Town Hall 61 Echo Lake Rd Watertown, CT 06795 A Town of Watertown Job Application can be picked up at the Watertown Town Hall or online at www.watertownct.org. No phone calls will be accepted.