Mechanic/Motor Equipment Operator (MEO)

Town of Dracut; Dracut (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Dracut is seeking a Mechanic / MEO Laborer under the supervision of the Public Works Director. The role includes repairing equipment, operating heavy machinery, and performing maintenance tasks on town properties. Candidates must have at least five years of relevant experience and obtain necessary licenses post-hire. This position requires physical endurance and offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to the maintenance of town infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in mechanical, automotive and heavy equipment repair.
• Working knowledge of diesel engines and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to obtain MA Class B CDL within six months.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains motorized and non-motorized equipment.
• Operates heavy motorized equipment.
• Performs general labor duties including snow removal and street maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Problem-solving

Dependability

Ability to lift heavy objects

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment

Heavy machinery

Job description

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Public Works Director, the Mechanic

/ MEO Laborer performs general maintenance and repair of motorized and

non-motorized equipment. Mechanic / MEO Laborer also operates heavy

motorized equipment and performs duties in the care and maintenance of

Town streets and sidewalks, public lands and buildings throughout the

Town of Dracut. Specific worksites and assignments may vary to meet the

needs of the Town as assigned through the Public Works Director.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains motorized and non-motorized equipment.
• Procures parts, materials and supplies to maintain department
  
  

equipment in good working order

• Operates any motor driven equipment including trucks, tractors, road
  
  

rollers, rotary snow fighters, tar distributors, road sweepers, leaf

loaders, road flushers, hoisting equipment and hydraulic equipment,

pay loaders, and any and all Town owned equipment.

• Loads and unloads trucks, picks up and hauls materials, plows and
  
  

salts streets, sidewalks, roadways, parking lots and any other area

designated by the Public Works Director or designee.

• Greases, oils and cleans equipment, changes tires, and performs
  
  

minor preventative maintenance.

• Performs a variety of generalized labor duties including but not
  
  

limited to shoveling snow, digging holes and other excavation,

cleaning litter and debris from streets, masonry, and any other work

assigned by the Public Works Director or his designee.

• Trims shrubs and trees along sidewalks and roadways, mows grass
  
  

using hand or power equipment, removes snow and ice and applies salt

either manually or using small, powered equipment.

• Performs other related duties as required by the Public Works
  
  

Director or designee.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical, automotive and heavy
  
  

equipment repair work.

• Working knowledge of diesel engines and hydraulic systems.
• Welding capabilities.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform heaving lifting more than 50 lbs.
• Knowledge of hazards associated with the trade.
• Ability to work well with others and the general public.
• Must have a good work history and be dependable and reliable.
  
  

Licenses

• Must have a valid MA Class B CDL or ability to obtain within six (6)
  
  

months of hire, and ability to obtain Class 2A/1C hydraulic license

within one (1) year of hire.

• Good driving history required.
  
  

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with

Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions.While Performing The

duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use

hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk

and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop,

kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move

up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include

close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently

exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally

exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high

precarious places; and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in

the work environment is usually moderate.

The Town of Dracut requires a CORI, physical exam and drug screen post

offer.