Qualifications
- Considerable knowledge of the principles of operation and servicing of trucks and related automotive equipment
- Some knowledge of, and experience in, the operation and maintenance of heavy construction equipment
- Knowledge of Federal and Massachusetts traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations governing heavy truck and hoisting equipment operations
- Knowledge of grounds keeping and building maintenance operations
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions for operating heavy motor-driven equipment
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Physical strength and agility sufficient to perform strenuous laboring tasks under varying weather conditions
- Two years of experience in the operation and routine maintenance of heavy and medium trucks
- High school graduate or GED equivalent
- Possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B or greater, or a CDL Class B permit with the ability to obtain full CDL within six months of hire
- Possession of a Class 2B or higher Hoisting License, or ability to obtain it within six months of hire
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Responsibilities
- The Equipment Operator II position involves skilled work in the safe and efficient operation of various trucks and heavy construction equipment
- This role includes general supervision over lower classification workers and requires adherence to established routines or detailed assignments for each job
- The operator will be responsible for operating trucks of all sizes, including heavy-duty vehicles, and performing related laboring tasks as needed
- Operates trucks of all sizes, including heavy trucks with 4-wheel drive, for road maintenance and construction work
- Operates truck-mounted sand spreader, asphalt spreader, and similar attachments
- Operates a tractor with plowing or mowing equipment
- Operates a skid steer loader with attachments
- Operates a self-propelled street roller, stone and gravel spreader, snow loader, or other seasonal equipment
- Operates construction equipment such as a front-end loader, backhoe-loader, or rubber tire excavator on an emergency or temporary basis
- Plans daily routes for cleaning catch basins, manholes, etc., using a truck with equipment
- Performs related work, including unskilled and semi-skilled laboring tasks
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