Qualifications
- Must be available for call-out at any time for emergency repairs and snow and ice
- 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 with air brake endorsement
- Massachusetts Hoisting Engineer with a 2A, 1C endorsement within (6) months of employment
- 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
- The starting salary range for this position will be $24.6601/hr
- $29.6284/hr
- The full salary range is $24.6601/hr - $32.8589/hr
- *candidates hired to HEO will remain at HO3 ($22.9708/hour - $30.7711/hour) until they receive their CDL-B, upon receipt of their CDL-B the internal candidate will move to H04**
Responsibilities
- Grade: H04 upon receipt of CDL-B*
- The Heavy Equipment Operator primarily performs work related to construction and maintenance of municipal roadways and shall operate heavy and light equipment and all hand and power equipment related to the maintenance and construction of the Town’s infrastructure
- 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
- Complete assigned work orders and various projects issued by the working foreman or lead operator
- Repair and construct streets, sidewalks, signs, fences, manholes, and drains, duct lines and facilities
- Perform tree pruning/removal and flail mowing as required
- 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
- This position is required to be available for all snow operations and any other emergencies during or outside regular work hours
- Performs all duties required of subordinates when necessary
- Performs related duties as required, including other matters as may be determined from time to time by the DPW Director
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Working Foreman or Lead Operator
- 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