Craftsperson

Town of Barnstable•Hyannis, MA

About The Position

During the bridge operating season; safely operates and maintains a drawbridge in accordance to Federal, State and local regulations and procedures. Measures, records and logs environmental and bridge operating data as required. Routinely monitor, performs basic diagnostics, and repairs/maintains bridge machinery. Assist with traffic control as required, and performs routine custodial duties. During the non-bridge operating season, reports to the Highway Division Supervisor for assignment to a DPW crew(s) as a Highway Laborer/Craftsperson. Performs routine manual work in public works construction and maintenance activities; all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma with one year experience in public works related activities; or any equivalent combination of education and experience
CDL Class B drivers license or ability to obtain during first six months of employment
Must be able to swim
Massachusetts Class 4G Hoisting License and Massachusetts 2B and IC Hydraulic licenses

Nice To Haves

Must possess a working knowledge of, and have some experience with, heavy-duty mechanical/electrical equipment
Knowledge of traffic flagging rules and regulations; U.S. Coast Guard regulations governing waterways and bridges; and other Federal, State and Local regulations and procedures preferred
Ability to understand and carry out oral instruction
Ability to perform heavy manual labor under varying weather conditions
Ability to observe required safety precautions
Ability to take direction and carry out tasks independently
Ideally will have skills in basic machinery maintenance, and diagnostics
Have skill reading amp and volt gauges, reading tide charts and weather patterns

Responsibilities

safely operates and maintains a drawbridge in accordance to Federal, State and local regulations and procedures
Measures, records and logs environmental and bridge operating data as required
Routinely monitor, performs basic diagnostics, and repairs/maintains bridge machinery
Assist with traffic control as required
performs routine custodial duties
reports to the Highway Division Supervisor for assignment to a DPW crew(s) as a Highway Laborer/Craftsperson
Performs routine manual work in public works construction and maintenance activities
all other duties as assigned