Qualifications
- Class B Commercial Driver’s License and a Class 2B Hoisting License are required
- It will also be required to achieve Massachusetts Drinking Water Distribution 1 (D1) and Treatment 1 (T1) licenses within the first year of employment
- Judgment is needed to locate, select, and apply the most pertinent practice, procedure, regulation, or guideline
- Contacts with the public may be required on an occasional basis
- High school diploma or equivalent and 1 to 3 years of public works or related construction and maintenance experience, including heavy equipment operation; or any equivalent combination of education, training, certification, and experience
- LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Massachusetts Class B Commercial Driver’s License required
- Massachusetts Class 2B Hoisting License required
- Class 2A-4E-4G Hoisting Licenses helpful
- Massachusetts Drinking Water Distribution 1 (D1) & Treatment (T1) license required within one (1) year of hiring date
- Thorough knowledge of the principles, procedures, techniques, infrastructure, and equipment essential to the construction, maintenance, and repair of roadways and grounds
- Working knowledge of snow and ice removal techniques and practices
- Knowledge of field safety
- Ability to perform strenuous physical labor under varying environmental conditions, over long shifts, and during stressful situations; follow detailed oral and written instructions; follow proper methods, procedures, and safety precautions; determine proper amounts of materials, tools, and equipment needed; operate light, heavy, and special motor equipment; make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment operated; read and understand maps, blueprints, and instructions
- Ability to work independently; be self-motivated; communicate effectively with tact and discretion; maintain effective collaborative working relationships; respond in a courteous and professional manner; and work with diverse groups
- Effective communication, problem-solving, and mechanical skills
- Skill in safe operation, maintenance, and handling of equipment and vehicles
- May be required to be on call for 24 hours or be under prolonged pressure during emergency situations
- PHYSICAL, MOTOR, AND VISUAL SKILLS
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- Work requires moderate and intermittent physical strength and effort daily, such as lifting heavy objects, carrying the object(s), and stacking them or placing them in a vehicle or storage area
- In addition, pulling, pushing, standing, or walking for the full workday may also be involved
- A great deal of physical effort must be exerted at this level
- Visual demands require routinely reading documents and equipment for general understanding and analytical purposes, including gauges, maps, and blueprints; and inspecting surroundings and fine details to assess conditions of landscapes, buildings, and equipment
Benefits
- This is a Grade G position with benefits within the Public Works bargaining unit, with a full Fiscal Year 2027 pay scale range of $24.82 to $32.44 per hour, with an Expected Starting Pay Range of $24.82 to $27.17 per hour, Depending On Qualifications and Experience
- Pay: $24.82 - $27.17 per hour
Responsibilities
- Among other duties, the Heavy Equipment Operator-Water is responsible for safely operating a variety of heavy and light equipment and performing manual work and in connection with the construction, maintenance, repair, and response operations of the Department of Public Works-Water Division
- This position is responsible for safely operating a variety of heavy and light equipment and performing manual work and in connection with the construction, maintenance, repair, and response operations of the Department of Public Works
- The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed
- Operates and maintains various machines, equipment, vehicles, and hand tools including those with a rated capacity of more than 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, front end loaders, crawlers, excavators, paving machines, graders, backhoe loaders, sweepers, plows, sanders, mowers, chainsaws, chippers, shovels, brooms, and rakes
- Improves roadways and related infrastructure; cleans, repairs, and builds drainage and collection systems; applies asphalt, gravel, and other materials; removes snow; treats roads and walkways; installs and repairs guardrails and signs
- Performs grounds and roadside maintenance; mows grass; cuts and chips brush; removes leaves, trash, and debris; trims trees and shrubbery; pulls weeds
- Maintains, sets-up, repairs, and cleans vehicles, equipment, tools, grounds, and facilities; ensures items are secured and maintained in an orderly manner; may perform welding, grinding, and sharpening
- Builds walls and culverts, installs gabions, and performs concrete work
- Paints buildings, cross walk lines, stop lines, and parking lines
- Supports set-up and clean-up of a variety of Town events
- Coordinates with other employees as needed to ensure jobsite safety and accomplish tasks in a productive and timely manner
- Communicates project status and barriers to supervisor
- May make technical decisions in the absence of a supervisor
- Maintains current knowledge of techniques and requirements related to essential functions and required licenses
- Responds as assigned to urgent or emergency incidents, including water main breaks, and snow and ice response
- Quarterly meter readings as well as repairs/replacements of meters/MXUs as needed
- Water sampling
- Daily well rounds and chemical treatment reporting
- Lead and Copper sampling
- Mark out Dig Safes when they are requested
- Water main repairs as needed
- Service line replacements as needed
- Performs other related job duties as required
- The employee is familiar with the work routine and uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments independently; is given additional, specific instruction for new, difficult, or unusual assignments, including suggested work methods; and refers unusual situations to the supervisor for advice and further instructions
- The work involves numerous standardized practices, procedures, or general instructions that govern the work and requires additional interpretation
- Relationships are primarily with coworkers incidental to the purpose of the work and involve giving and receiving factual information about the work
- Ordinary courtesy and tact are required
- The nature of duties may involve continuous presence of unpleasant or irritating elements, such as considerable noise, odors, chemical fumes, dust, smoke, heat, cold, oil, dirt, or grease
- Work may be continually performed outdoors, regardless of weather conditions
- Duties involve assignments requiring application of hand-eye coordination with finger dexterity and motor coordination
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