Motor Equipment Operator Laborer

Dracut; Dracut (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Dracut is seeking a MEO Laborer to support street and public lands maintenance under the Public Works Director. The role requires operating heavy equipment, performing general labor, and adhering to a set schedule with supervision.

Required are a MA Class B CDL within six months and the ability to obtain Class 2A/1C hydraulic licenses within one year. The position is full-time with 40 hours per week and non-exempt status.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years related experience desirable.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting in excess of 50 lbs.
• Knowledge of hazards associated with the trade.
• Ability to work well with others and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Operate 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 Town owned equipment.
• Load and unload trucks, plow and salt streets, sidewalks, roadways, and parking lots as designated.
• Grease, oil and clean equipment; perform minor maintenance.
• Perform labor duties such as shoveling snow, digging holes, cleaning litter and debris.
• Trim shrubs/trees along sidewalks and roadways, mow grass, remove snow and ice; apply salt.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Public Works Director.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Teamwork

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Department: Department of Public Works

Supervisor: Public Works Director

Union Status: Union

Salary:$20.30, $25.72 CDL, $27.56 CDL & Class 2A/1C (hourly)

Position: Full-time

Hours: 40 hrs./wk.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Public Works Director, the MEO Laborer 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 by the Public Works Director or designee.

Supervision:

Works under the direct supervision of the Public Works Director following established rules, regulations, and policies to complete assigned tasks according to a prescribed time schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential functions or duties listed below are illustrations of the type of work 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 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, and 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.

Recommended Minimum Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Minimum 1-2 years related experience desirable


• Ability to follow oral and written instructions


• Ability to perform heavy lifting in excess of 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:

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

• Must meet the physical demands for Commercial Drivers as set forth under 49 CFR 391.41 as follows:


• 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.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

MEO Laborer subject to DOT Testing Act, including DOT physical for renewal of MA Class B CDL and Class 2A/1C hydraulic licenses per regulations defined in Massachusetts General Laws.

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

The Town of Dracut, Massachusetts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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