Qualifications
- Required Experience, Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: 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 or 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, ICS 100, IC 700, etc. as required or mandated by federal standards
Benefits
- Supervisory Responsibility (Include Positions Supervised): N/AResponsibility for Operating Budget: N/ASummary of Occupational Exposures: Work is performed outdoors including regular exposure to adverse weather conditions, and periodic exposure to accidental injury sufficiently serious to result in occupational disability.Salary: $25.93 - $32.09 / Hour ; Dependent on qualifications and experience
Responsibilities
- Position Summary: Under the direction of the DPW Director, Operations Supervisor 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 Director of Grounds, Parks & Cemeteries
- 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
- 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
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