HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Lexingtonma; Lexington, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Town of Lexington's Department of Public Works seeks a full-time Heavy Equipment Operator to operate and maintain a range of motorized equipment across Highway, Water/Sewer, and Parks divisions.

Responsibilities include snow removal, equipment upkeep, and providing excellent service to residents, with safety as a core priority and flexibility to work after hours when required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school (or GED) plus related training or experience in public works/utilities.
• At least 3 years of public works or utilities construction/maintenance experience preferred.
• Some equipment operation experience preferred; ability to operate multiple types of machinery.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of motorized maintenance and construction equipment (e.g., loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, snowplows).
• Perform routine maintenance and report repairs to Road Machinery personnel.
• Assist in snow/ice removal and inclement weather operations as needed.
• Provide responsive customer service and promote community relations.
• Follow safe work practices and work outside normal hours as required.

Skills

Operate equipment

Maintenance skills

Safety awareness

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We are currently accepting applications for a full-time (40 hrs/wk) position:

Department of Public Works

Starting Hourly: $25.68

with excellent benefits

Scope of Work

This position maintains and operates various types of heavy motorized equipment used in the maintenance, construction and repair of Town infrastructure and facilities, and undertakes a variety of maintenance activities pertaining to public works and/or utilities operations and services.

Supervision

Received Lead Man, Crew Chief and/or Superintendent

Exercised: May assign work in absence of Lead Man, Crew Chief or Foreman

Essential Job Functions

• Operates a variety of motorized maintenance and construction equipment as assigned (e.g., front-end loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, snowplows, tractors, etc.) to assist with construction, repair and/or maintenance projects in the Highway, Water/Sewer, or Parks divisions of the Department.
• Operates mechanical and other non-grade-determining equipment (e.g. air compressors, power saws, paint machine, concrete mixer, leaf blower, lawn mower, weed wacker, leaf vacuum, welder, jack hammers, etc.) related to assigned maintenance, construction and repair projects.
• Participates in snow and ice removal and treatment operations, sometimes after normal work hours; participates in other inclement weather operations and services; assists in coordination and monitoring of contractual snow removal crews.
• Maintains and cares for all equipment, machinery and vehicles used during work assignments; regularly performs preventative maintenance tasks; reports required maintenance and repair of equipment and vehicles to Road Machinery personnel.
• Provides effective and efficient customer service and promotes and maintains responsive community relations.
• Follows safe work practices.

Other Job Functions

Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements of Work

Graduation from high school (or GED equivalent) plus additional technical or specialized training, including or supplemented by at least 3 years of public works or utilities construction, maintenance and repair experience, some equipment operations experience preferred; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, ability and skills:

Knowledge of

• Departmental policies, procedures and practices.
• The operational, maintenance and repair activities required for assigned area.
• Applicable rules, regulations, codes, ordinances and safety standards that govern the performance of the duties being performed.
• Operation of appropriate equipment, tools, machinery and facilities.
• Occupational hazards and the methods and techniques used to avoid or minimize risks.
• Town of Lexington policies and procedures.

Ability to

• Operate a variety of motorized equipment.
• Communicate clearly and concisely.
• Perform basic operator level vehicle and equipment maintenance tasks.
• Operate assigned equipment safely in all weather conditions.
• Perform manual labor pertaining to assigned area.
• Work outside of normal work hours, in inclement weather and other circumstances.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, contractors, residents and the general public.

Skill in

The operation of heavy trucks, vehicles, equipment, machinery and tools used in assigned operations.

Necessary Special Requirements

Possession of a valid driver’s license; ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement and a Massachusetts Class 2A Hoisting License.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed mostly outdoors; hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various types of tools, equipment and machinery.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, prolonged visual concentration and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is frequently exposed to adverse weather conditions including extreme heat, cold, wetness and humidity; and to other unpleasant conditions such as dim lighting, dust, odors, noise, vibration, toxic agents, electrical currents, heavy machinery, smoke and disease.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up in excess of 50 pounds.

Definition of Heavy Equipment

Heavy equipment is distinguished from light equipment based on weight/capacity of the equipment and/or nature of the work performed. The following equipment is classed as heavy equipment: Class 8 Dump Truck, Loader Backhoe, Excavator & Front End Loader (greater than 3 CY).

The Town of Lexington has a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and we are actively seeking candidates who bring new voices and lived experiences to our organization.

Pre-employment physical including drug screening is a condition of employment.