A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.
This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of special and standard equipment. The employee must adequately drive and operate small and large trucks, plus at least one (1) of the following: loader, packer, Link belt, roller, plow, backhoe, sweeper, Vactor, root cutter, compressor, or Drott. Duties also include performing a variety of manual labor tasks. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of a Foreman or other senior level employee, and may provide lead supervision to Laborers. The employee may be required to be on twenty-four (24) hour call seven (7) days per week. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
(All need not be performed in a given position. Other related activities may be performed although not listed.) Operates a snow plow and related snow removal equipment necessary for the cleaning and salting of roads; Operates medium and heavy trucks to transport workmen and for the transportation of stone, gravel, asphalt, and other supplies related to public works activities; Operates motor equipment for maintenance tasks on highways and other public works components; Operates motorized lawn mowing equipment; Performs manual labor tasks such as cleaning, loading and unloading trucks, raking and shoveling asphalt or topsoil, repairing and cleaning sewer lines, snow shoveling, leaf pickup, tree trimming, storm sewer and drainage work and paving related activities; Operates power tools such as chain saws, bush clippers, leaf loaders and jackhammers; Assumes responsibility for the accessories, supplies and consumables furnished for the equipment assigned; Checks equipment for operability and notifies Foreman in the event of equipment breakdown or the need for repairs; Performs minor maintenance work on equipment, including the adding of oil and other fluids; Secures the equipment for overnight of weekend storage; Assists mechanics with repairs to assigned equipment; Supervises a crew of laborers on an occasional basis; Maintains equipment service records.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Good knowledge of the safe and efficient operation of special and standard motor equipment and power tools; good knowledge of the proper use and application of standard and special motor equipment and power tools; good knowledge of the care and maintenance of special and standard equipment; working knowledge of the mechanics of special and standard equipment; ability to adequately operate special and standard motor equipment and power tools; ability to determine the appropriate equipment needed for the efficient and safe completion of the job; ability to perform manual labor including, but not limited to, shoveling, bending, kneeling, stooping, and climbing; ability to lift or move material and items of substantial weight; ability to perform maintenance functions and simple repairs on motor equipment; ability to follow oral and simple written instructions; ability to establish good working relationships with others; mechanical aptitude; manual dexterity; willingness to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. Application can be found on the town website, picked up from town hall or use the link below.
403(b) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid orientation Paid sick time Paid time off Paid training Referral program Retirement plan Safety equipment provided
