MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Town of West Springfield; West Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Job summary

Town of West Springfield seeks a Motor Equipment Operator to support construction, maintenance, and operation of Public Works systems. This role requires operating heavy equipment, snow removal duties, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and 2–4 years of relevant experience with heavy automotive equipment. A valid Massachusetts Class B CDL with air brakes and tanker endorsements is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe operation practices for public works equipment.
• Ability to read and follow safety regulations and manuals.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy and specialized construction or maintenance equipment, including high-capacity trucks with CDL.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies and supports system failure incidents.
• Performs installation and repair of public works utilities using needed methods and tools.
• Operates heavy equipment for snow removal.
• Reads and follows engineering blueprints and diagrams for water and sewer systems.
• Locates and maintains underground utilities and controls for public works infrastructure.
• Performs routine maintenance like checking air pressures and lubrication.
• Performs tasks typically assigned to laborers or skilled laborers.
• Conducts daily vehicle condition inspections as required by law and policy.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Record keeping

Mechanical troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

The Motor Equipment Operator will work in the construction, maintenance, and operation of the Town’s Public Works systems. Performs manual work requiring specialized skill in the operation of heavy automotive equipment of considerable weight and complexity; does 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 heavy and unique construction or maintenance equipment; high capacity dump trucks or truck and trailer requiring a Commercial Drivers license
• Respond to after hours emergencies as directed and assist in emergency response activities related to system failures and/or crises
• Performs the installation and repair of all public works utilities and other appurtenances using whatever methods, tools, and procedures are necessary to complete the task safely, properly, and proficiently
• Operates heavy duty equipment for snow removal
• Read and follow specifications on engineering blueprints, sketches, and diagrams of the water and sewer system and other related operations systems.
• Locate, operate, repair, and maintain underground utilities and controls related to the public works infrastructure.
• Performs minor maintenance functions on equipment, including but not limited to checking and maintaining air pressures and fluid levels, lubrication of mechanical joints by applying necessary greases, and routine cleaning of vehicle exterior and interior.
• Performs tasks generally assigned to a laborer and/or skilled laborer
• Performs daily vehicle condition inspections and reports as required by law or Department policy.

Qualifications

Recommended Minimum Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalent; and 2-4 years of experience at an accredited technical school or on-the-job training; experience in the operation of heavy automotive equipment or the equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential functions of this position.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License Class B issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with proper endorsements: Air brakes and tanker.

Knowledge, Abilities, And Skill

Knowledge: Principles and practices about the correct, proficient, and safe operation of equipment and assigned vehicles. Applicable Municipal and Department rules and regulations about the safe operation of assigned motor equipment. Rules, regulations, and applicable laws relative to job-related safety. Principles and practices for the operation and maintenance of drinking water systems.

Abilities

• Recognize conditions requiring maintenance and repair.
• Exercise proper professional and technical judgment.
• Operate equipment with a high degree of skill and efficiency.
• Read and follow specifications in engineering blueprints and specifications as they pertain to municipal water and sewer systems and recognize the need for referral to determine safe excavation.

Skills: Effective motor skills necessary to operate various types of equipment and vehicles, good record keeping skills, skill in assessing mechanical, electric, and hydraulic problems and finding solutions.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of __ hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.