Public Works: Medium Equipment Operator with CDL & Backhoe

City of Woonsocket; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Woonsocket is seeking a Medium Equipment Operator to operate and maintain a variety of motorized equipment used for construction and street repairs. CDL and Hoisting Engineering License are required; two years of equipment operation experience is expected.

Position is with the Public Works Department, offering 40-hour weeks and an annual salary in the stated range. Union affiliations include Local 670, RI Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or a GED equivalent, is required.
• Must possess a CDL license.
• A Hoisting Engineering License is required in order to operate a backhoe.
• Two (2) years practical experience in the operation of motor equipment; one (1) year as a light equipment operator for the City is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates street sweeper, front-end loader and similar medium street cleaning equipment, construction equipment and maintenance equipment.
• Operates light trucks and other light street cleaning equipment, and construction equipment.
• Drives heavy equipment on occasion.
• Performs a variety of manual labor and semi-skilled maintenance work while not operating equipment.
• Makes adjustments and minor repairs to equipment operated and service equipment.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

CDL license

Hoisting Engineering License

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Woonsocket is seeking a Medium Equipment Operator to operate and maintain a variety of motorized equipment used for construction and street repairs. CDL and Hoisting Engineering License are required; two years of equipment operation experience is expected.

Position is with the Public Works Department, offering 40-hour weeks and an annual salary in the stated range. Union affiliations include Local 670, RI Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO.