Skilled Equipment Operator - CDL A (Snow & Roadwork)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS UPPER SAUCON TSP LEHIGH CTY; Center Valley (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Pension

Paid time off

Job summary

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS UPPER SAUCON TSP LEHIGH CTY is seeking a diligent maintenance worker to operate a range of light to moderately heavy equipment and perform grounds, road, and facility upkeep in Lehigh County. You will conduct inspections, assist with snow removal, and handle basic repairs with a focus on safety and timely service.

The role requires a high school diploma, a PA CDL Class A, and at least one year of equipment experience. On-site work with potential on-call duties is expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED.
• Valid PA CDL Class A.
• Minimum of one year of experience operating light to moderately heavy equipment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and enforce pertinent ordinances, policies and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operates light to moderately heavy and complex equipment such as loaders, backhoes and rollers.
• May advise or provide training to Laborer employees.
• Performs manual labor and maintenance work related to the upkeep of Township streets, grounds and facilities.
• Locates and marks areas for safe digging and / or for PA One Call purposes.
• Repairs roadways and road beds; grades roads, repairs ditches and shoulders, dumps and spreads gravel; applies hot top and patches to surfaces.
• Installs and maintains drainage culverts.
• Performs minor building repairs where structural integrity is not at issue.
• Operates dump trucks, bucket trucks, backhoes, tractors, boom mowers, lawn mowers, snow removal equipment and other related equipment.
• Has the ability and proper licensing to haul heavy equipment on trailers.
• Empties trash cans and cleans up litter/debris at Township facilities and along roadways; including removal of dead animals/wildlife.
• Performs drainage maintenance activities. Installs, maintains and repairs catch basins and associated piping.
• Paints road lines, handicap spaces, crosswalks, stop lines, parking space lines and the like.
• Replaces damaged sign posts, worn or weathered signs and the like.
• Adheres to all safety rules and regulations.
• Performs lawn and grounds maintenance to include mowing, raking, watering, weeding, tree/bush trimming and removal, etc.
• Cleans and maintains shop, trucks, tools and equipment used; performs routine maintenance, service and repair on equipment used.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs various labor-intensive tasks; includes lifting of heavy materials, shoveling and sweeping.
• Performs flagger and work zone traffic control duties as directed.
• Loads truck with appropriate equipment for daily tasks.
• Assists staff from other Township departments and/or divisions as needed.
• Behaves in a professional and courteous manner when interacting with the public and other employees.
• Operates various power driven tools and/or machinery as required, such as chain saws, pruning equipment, gasoline powered hedge trimmers or other similarly sized equipment.
• Performs snow and ice control operations on public roads. Drives snow plow and applies snow/ice control materials.
• Clears snow from sidewalks, recreation paths and parking areas at Township facilities as directed.
• Attends training, workshops and classes related to job duties. Obtains certification grade levels as requested.
• Performs routine building maintenance tasks and minor plumbing, carpentry and electrical repairs.
• Operates vehicles and equipment in a safe and responsible manner.

Job description

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS UPPER SAUCON TSP LEHIGH CTY is seeking a diligent maintenance worker to operate a range of light to moderately heavy equipment and perform grounds, road, and facility upkeep in Lehigh County. You will conduct inspections, assist with snow removal, and handle basic repairs with a focus on safety and timely service.

The role requires a high school diploma, a PA CDL Class A, and at least one year of equipment experience. On-site work with potential on-call duties is expected.