Equipment Operator - Highway

Town of Duxbury•Duxbury, MA

1d•$25 - $32

About The Position

Assists supervisor in any and all phases of the work, performs skilled work as determined and assigned by supervisor. Makes frequent contact with co-workers and residents requiring calm, clear and courteous communication.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, two years of full time comparable work experience and prior and demonstrable ability to deal effectively with fellow employees, supervisors and the general public or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Must possess valid Massachusetts Driver’s License and CDL Class B license 2B & 4E Hoisting License.
Knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations pertaining to highway operations.
Considerable and demonstrable skill, in the use of tools and the operation of equipment required in the performance of highway work.
Ability to deal appropriately and harmoniously with public officials, the general public, supervisors and co-workers.

Responsibilities

Suggests modifications to equipment for more efficient operation.
Operates various Town/department equipment.
Provides labor for roadway projects, maintenance and other Highway operations.
Performs routine tasks in connection with care, upkeep, repair, marking and beautification of highway and roads, cleaning culverts, catch basins, drains and ditches; loading and unloading trucks and cars; spreading sand, gravel and asphalt.
May be required on occasion to operate landscaping equipment and power tools, cutting grass, weeds and brush; cleaning culverts, catch basins, drains and ditches; loading and unloading trucks and cars; spreading sand, gravel and asphalt.
Assist in taking physical inventory of stock materials.
Assists in training new employees.
Accepts deliveries of supplies and equipment.
Performs similar tasks as assigned, including functions of those in a lower classification.
Cross trains with other Department employees.
Is available for overtime and call backs in the event of emergencies.
Participates in town-wide snow and ice removal operations