Qualifications
- The Heavy Equipment Operator position requires a High School degree or equivalent plus a minimum knowledge of basic construction practices
- Massachusetts Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B Permit
- Massachusetts Hoisting Engineer with a 2A, 1C endorsement
- New Employees hired after July 1, 2024 will have an initial six (6) month probationary period in which upon satisfactory completion they will join the union
Benefits
- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
- Salary is based on the chart in the collective bargaining agreement for grade H04, which ranges from $24.6601/hr
Responsibilities
- Grade: H04 upon receipt of CDL-B*
- The Heavy Equipment Operator primarily performs work related to construction and maintenance of municipal cemetery, parks, green spaces, and playing fields under the supervision of the Working Foreman
- Drive or operate vehicles and equipment such as front-end loaders, backhoes, catch basin cleaners, trucks with portable trailers, graders, rollers, sweepers, wing-plows, etc., that are engaged in construction, maintenance, snow operations, and other related projects and activities
- Performs grass cutting, weed whacking, infield grooming, and other various landscaping tasks
- Perform tree pruning/ removal
- Service and follow preventive maintenance on equipment or vehicles being operated, such as checking oil, water and battery levels, tire pressure, etc
- Check vehicles and equipment for proper operation and maintenance and report problems to Working Foreman or in his absence the Mechanic for corrective action
- Does laboring work when not engaged in the operation of equipment or performance of any other activities listed above
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Working Foreman
- Must be available for call-out at any time for emergency repairs and snow and ice
- This position is required to be available for all snow operations and any other emergencies during or outside regular work hours
- Follow directions on projects
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinates, coworkers, and the general public
- Communicate effectively, confirming understanding if direction is given
- Understand and properly operate tools and equipment
- Understand and follow all safety procedures related to job responsibilities
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