Equipment Operator II - Cemetery, Structures & Grounds

Town of Barnstable; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance - 70% employer premium contribution

Paid time off – three weeks’ vacation, personal and sick time

13.5 paid holidays

$1,250.00 clothing allowance per year

Annual step & COLA increases

Emergency differential pay

Overtime opportunities

Training and education incentives

Participation in Barnstable County Retirement System

Job summary

A municipal government in the United States is seeking an Equipment Operator II to perform skilled manual work in operating heavy equipment for cemetery maintenance, internment, and construction activities. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant experience in public works, and necessary licenses. The role offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in public works construction and maintenance activities.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor under varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate specialized and heavy equipment for public works.
• Perform construction, internment, and maintenance activities.
• Observe required safety precautions.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Preventative maintenance techniques

Cemetery layout knowledge

Manual labor skills

Locating plots using devices

Education

High school diploma

CDL Class A unrestricted driver's license

Massachusetts Class 2A, 1C and 4G Hoisting Licenses

Job description

Equipment Operator II - Cemetery, Structures & Grounds

Department: Department of Public Works-Structures and Grounds Division

Skilled manual work in the operation of specialized and heavy equipment and other public works vehicles and in performing construction, internment, and maintenance activities; all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma and three years experience in public works construction and maintenance activities including the operation of heavy and specialized equipment; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

CDL Class A unrestricted drivers license required.

Massachusetts Class 2A, 1C and 4G Hoisting Licenses.

Additional Qualifications:

Working knowledge of preventative maintenance techniques. Responsible for observing required safety precautions. Knowledge of cemetery layout and lot locations.

Ability to perform heavy manual labor under varying weather conditions. Ability to locate plots on cemetery maps using electric locating devices, probes and measuring devices.

Demonstrated skill in operating and maintaining all types of special and heavy equipment and trucks.

• Health Insurance - 70% employer premium contribution
• Paid time off – Three weeks’ vacation, personal and sick time
• 13.5 paid holidays
• $1,250.00 clothing allowance per year
• Annual step & COLA increases
• Emergency differential pay
• Overtime opportunities
• Training and education incentives
• Participation in Barnstable County Retirement System