27-021 Heavy Equipment Operator 1-Utilities, Full-Time

City of Dover, New Hampshire; Dover (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

The City of Dover, New Hampshire is seeking a full-time operator to run heavy motor equipment used in public works construction and maintenance, including bulldozers, graders, rollers, snow removal equipment, loaders, backhoes, and street sweepers.

This position requires safe operation, routine repairs, supervision of workers, knowledge of safety and traffic laws, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; 3 years experience in the operation and maintenance of heavy construction and maintenance equipment.
• Must maintain valid New Hampshire CDL B with Air Brake Endorsement and Tanker Endorsement, CDL-A with endorsements preferred.
• Must maintain complete certification for NE Collection Systems Operator Certificate Grade II and State of NH Water Distribution Certification Grade II.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy construction and maintenance equipment to load/transport materials and perform road repair and maintenance.
• Service equipment and perform minor field repairs; report major repairs to supervisor/mechanics.
• Direct work of unskilled to skilled workers in routine maintenance and construction activities.
• Operate vehicles to maintain mechanical/structural integrity and comply with laws/policies.
• Prepare and operate equipment for snow removal and seasonal cleanup operations.
• Perform semi-skilled tasks essential to department and city operations when not operating heavy equipment.
• Maintain knowledge of maintenance requirements, hazards, safety practices and traffic laws for heavy equipment.
• Remain available to meet emergency situations as needed.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public.
• Adhere to safe work procedures and perform other related duties.

Skills

Knowledge of heavy equipment operation

Safety practices and traffic laws

Ability to understand, follow, andGive

Education

High School diploma or equivalent; 3 years experience in heavy equipment operation

Job description

The Utilities team of the Community Services Department is seeking an individual to be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of heavy motor equipment used in public works construction and maintenance activities including bulldozers, graders, mechanized rollers, snow removal equipment, loaders, backhoes, street sweepers, and similar types of heavy equipment.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, 40 hour per week position with a fantastic full time benefit package offering. $25.19 to $36.47 per hour. Position is open until filled.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position. The listed examples may not include all duties found in this class):

• Operate assigned heavy construction and maintenance equipment in support of loading and transporting road construction materials, debris and equipment; excavation and road repair and maintenance work; and repair and maintenance of City facilities and equipment
• Service equipment and make minor field repairs; report need for major repair to supervisor and mechanics
• As assigned, direct the work of unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled workers involved in routine maintenance and construction activities related to public works and utilities field operations
• Operate vehicles in such a manner as to maintain the mechanical and structural integrity of assigned vehicles and in compliance with all laws, ordinances, policies and procedures at all times
• Prepare and operate equipment, on an emergency and seasonal basis, for snow removal and other seasonal clean up operations
• Perform various semi-skilled tasks essential to department and city operations when not engaged in heavy equipment operations
• Knowledge of the maintenance requirements, work hazards, safety practices and traffic laws relating to heavy equipment operation
• Maintains availability when requested to meet emergency situations
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees, other departments and agencies, and the general public
• Maintains familiarity with and executes safe work procedures associated with assigned work
• Performs other related duties as required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of the functions, operating methods and care required of the heavy equipment used in public works and utilities projects. Knowledge of the maintenance requirements of heavy equipment and to detect equipment deficiencies and make necessary operational adjustments. Knowledge of the work hazards, safety practices and traffic laws relating to heavy equipment operation. Ability to understand, follow, and give oral and written instructions. Sufficient physical strength, conditioning and agility to perform strenuous manual labor for extended periods of time under varying weather and climactic conditions.

EDUCATION/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

High School diploma or equivalent. Three (3) years experience in the operation and maintenance of heavy construction and maintenance equipment OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, which demonstrates possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position. Must maintain valid New Hampshire CDL B with Air Brake Endorsement and Tanker Endorsement, CDL-A with endorsements preferred. Must maintain complete certification for NE Collection Systems Operator Certificate Grade II and State of NH Water Distribution Certification Grade II.