Motor Equipment Operator

MountainOne; Dalton (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Equipment Operator to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for operating various heavy and light equipment to maintain town roads and drainage systems. Your expertise will ensure the safety and efficiency of operations, especially during emergencies and adverse weather conditions. This position offers a dynamic work environment where you will play a crucial role in community maintenance and safety. If you are passionate about outdoor work and enjoy hands-on tasks, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with experience in operating heavy equipment.
• Ability to perform maintenance and repairs on equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy and small equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain drainage and sewer systems, and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Equipment Operation

Maintenance Skills

Emergency Response

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Backhoe

Front-end Loader

Road Grader

Snowplow

Jackhammer

Job description

Purpose: Performs a variety of skilled duties operating equipment involving the construction, repairing, cleaning, and maintaining of Town roads, drainage systems, and the maintenance of vehicles and equipment. Performs all other related work as required.

Essential Functions: (The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Operates safely and efficiently the department heavy and small equipment.
• Inspects equipment on a daily basis to assure that all controls and safety devices are functioning properly.
• Lubricates and otherwise services equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Participates in ice and snow removal operations which will require work beyond normal work schedule.
• Performs burials in Cemetery Department.
• Responds to emergencies for sewer problems, storm damage, and winter weather issues.
• Builds, repairs, cleans, and maintains drainage systems and sewer systems.
• Performs road and property maintenance.
• Performs similar or related work as required, directed, or as situation dictates.

Job Environment:

• Field work environment is noisy and subject to outdoor and potentially hazardous conditions.
• Operates a backhoe, front-end loader, road grader, heavy and light trucks, snowplows, sanders, jackhammers, and catch basin cleaners.
• Contacts are in person, primarily with supervisor and town employees, and consist of an information exchange dialogue, discussing routine and semi-complex issues.
• Errors could result in personal injury to other employees, damage to buildings and/or equipment, delay, or loss of service, and monetary loss and/or legal repercussions.

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)

Pay Equity/Equal Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act Employer