Equipment Operator I — Streets, Snow & Drainage Pro

Upper Saucon; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pension

Holiday pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Upper Saucon Township is seeking a maintenance worker to perform road and grounds maintenance, operate diverse equipment, and support township facilities. Under supervision, you will handle street upkeep, drainage work, and general labor as assigned.

The role requires a valid PA CDL Class A, a HS diploma, and the ability to read ordinances and operate safely in all weather. The position includes union benefits, paid time off, and a pension, with on-site responsibilities and on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Valid PA CDL Class A.
• Minimum of one year operating light to moderately heavy equipment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and enforce pertinent ordinances, policies and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operates light to moderately heavy and complex equipment such as loaders, backhoes and rollers.
• May advise or provide training to Laborer employees.
• Performs manual labor and maintenance work related to the upkeep of Township streets, grounds and facilities.
• Locates and marks areas for safe digging and PA One Call purposes.
• Repairs roadways and road beds; grades roads, repairs ditches and shoulders, dumps and spreads gravel; applies hot top and patches to surfaces and the like.
• Installs and maintains drainage culverts.
• Performs minor building repairs where structural integrity is not at issue.
• Operates dump trucks, bucket trucks, backhoes, tractors, boom mowers, lawn mowers, snow removal equipment and other related equipment.
• Has the ability and proper licensing to haul heavy equipment on trailers.
• Empties trash cans and cleans up litter/debris at Township facilities and along roadways; including removal of dead animals/wildlife.
• Performs drainage maintenance activities. Installs, maintains and repairs catch basins and associated piping.
• Paints road lines, handicap spaces, crosswalks, stop lines, parking space lines and the like.
• Replaces damaged sign posts, worn or weathered signs and the like.
• Adheres to all safety rules and regulations.
• Performs lawn and grounds maintenance to include mowing, raking, watering, weeding, tree/bush trimming and removal, etc.
• Cleans and maintains shop, trucks, tools and equipment used; performs routine maintenance, service and repair on equipment used.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs various labor-intensive tasks; includes lifting of heavy materials, shoveling and sweeping. Performs duties of general Laborer in maintenance and construction work when not operating equipment.
• Performs flagger and work zone traffic control duties as directed.
• Loads truck with appropriate equipment for daily tasks.
• Assists staff from other Township departments and/or divisions as needed.
• Behaves in a professional and courteous manner when interacting with the public and other employees.
• Operates various power driven tools and/or machinery as required, such as chain saws, pruning equipment, gasoline powered hedge trimmers or other similarly sized equipment.
• Performs snow and ice control operations on public roads. Drives snow plow and applies snow/ice control materials.
• Clears snow from sidewalks, recreation paths and parking areas at Township facilities as directed.
• Attends training, workshops and classes related to job duties. Obtains certification grade levels as requested.
• Performs routine building maintenance tasks and minor plumbing, carpentry and electrical repairs.
• Operates vehicles and equipment in a safe and responsible manner.

Skills

Equipment operation

Record keeping

Computer literacy

Snow removal expertise

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Dump trucks

Backhoes

Tractors

Boom mowers

Snow removal equipment

Pavement saw

Job description

Upper Saucon Township is seeking a maintenance worker to perform road and grounds maintenance, operate diverse equipment, and support township facilities. Under supervision, you will handle street upkeep, drainage work, and general labor as assigned.

The role requires a valid PA CDL Class A, a HS diploma, and the ability to read ordinances and operate safely in all weather. The position includes union benefits, paid time off, and a pension, with on-site responsibilities and on-call requirements.