Qualifications
- Prior experience with equipment requiring a Hydraulic License and the ability to operate a front-end loader is required
- Successful experience in snow removal operations is also required
- High School Education, two years experience in the operation of large trucks and equipment
- Experience in tree and lawn care work r nursery operations, or any equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must be knowledgeable of all job-related OSHA and other safety procedures and regulations
- Education, Training, Special Licensure/Certification Requirements
- Must possess a valid CDL Class B driver’s license with a Massachusetts Department of Public Safety Hoisting License (minimum 2B) and a good driving record is required
- Must obtain, and maintain if applicable, any FEMA, NIMS, IC 100, IC 700, etc. as required or mandated by federal standards
- LIFT up to 10 lbs.: F Twisting: F
- LIFT 10 to 50 lbs.: F Bending: F
- LIFT over 50 lbs.: F Squatting: F
- CARRY 10 to 50 lbs.: F Crouching: F
Benefits
- Hours Per Week: 40 hrs./week
- Band/Step/Wage: $25.93 - $32.09 per hour (Step 1-8) in accordance with the WPWA union pay table depending on qualifications and experience
Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the DPW Director, Assistant DPW Director, and Parks Operations Manager, and Crew Supervisor(s) perform duties relative to the repair and maintenance of the Town infrastructure, including streets and sidewalks; buildings and grounds; recreation facilities; and cemeteries, including snow removal
- For those employees assigned to Parks, Grounds & Cemeteries their duties fall under the administrative direction of the Parks Operations Manager
- Must be able to report to work within 1 (one) hour of notice for emergencies including snowstorms, icy roads and other conditions
- This position is a Public Works First Responder and is required to respond to town, state, and federal activations as required
- Excavation of sites
- Repair of roads and sidewalks
- Grading of town dirt roads
- Installation and cleaning of drainage lines, installation and repair of catch basins
- Maintains and cleans waterways, clearing them of debris
- Roadside mowing and cleanup
- Maintenance of Town grounds and buildings
- Maintenance and grooming of athletic fields, plantings, and trails
- Snow removal and street cleaning
- Required to be on-call for snow and other emergencies
- Operates vehicles, small engine equipment, hand tools and heavy equipment
- Performs other related duties as required
- Contacts (boards & committees, vendors, general public, etc.)
- Comes in daily contact with the general public, other Town employees and the Highway administrative staff
- Supervisory Responsibility (Include Positions Supervised)
- CARRY up to 10 lbs.: F Kneeling: F
- CARRY over 50 lbs.: F PUSH/PULL:
- WORK SURFACE(S): Desktop/Computer Table, Stationary & Rolling Office Chair, Carpeted & Linoleum Floored Offices, Stairs and Elevators, Public Work station
- Consecutive Hours Total Hours
- Sit: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
- Stand: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
- Walk: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
- Work is performed outdoors including regular exposure to adverse weather conditions, and periodic exposure to accidental injury sufficiently serious to result in occupational disability
- Note: The purpose of this job description is to provide an outline of the more significant work elements of the position and to organize and present the information in a standard manner
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