Qualifications
- Must be able to work in a team environment in a safe and efficient manner
- Ability to multi-task and manage conflict
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Ability to maintain good public relations and to maintain effective collaborative working relationships with Town departments, department heads, fellow employees, officials, and the general public, and to respond in a courteous and professional manner
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to follow directions
- Ability to operate specialized equipment such as trucks, trailers, backhoes, and loaders in a safe and effective manner
- Ability to carry out essential functions under hazardous or inclement weather conditions in a safe manner
- Ability to read and interpret project drawings, blueprints and maps
- Ability to operate light and heavy motor equipment
- High School Diploma or equivalency, valid Massachusetts CDL Class B, valid Massachusetts Hoisting Engineer License with a minimum 2A endorsement and experience operating heavy equipment required
- DOT physical and self-certified with MASS RMV for interstate operation, required at time of hire
Benefits
- Minimum Hourly Wage: $26.86 (MLDC Grade 14/Step 1), plus eligible stipends, with comprehensive benefit package
- Pay: $26.86 - $31.36 per hour
- Expected hours: 40 per week
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- 8 hour shift
- Overtime
Responsibilities
- Qualified applicants sought for the full-time (40 hours) position of Heavy Equipment Operator for the Highway/Grounds Division
- Work includes the maintenance and cleanliness of municipal streets and roadways, operating heavy trucks and machinery, performing a variety of operation, maintenance, repair duties, and snow and ice removal
- Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and capable of organized independent effort
- Must be available to respond to emergencies during evenings, weekend, and holidays, including but not limited to plowing and sanding operations
- May include weekend work hours
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