Equipment Operator II

City of Concord • Concord, NH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Actively Hiring an Equipment Operator II for the City of Concord! You will enjoy opportunity for career advancement and specialty assignments complimented by competitive wages and comprehensive benefits; all packaged in a great location! The City of Concord is proud to be a NH Veteran-Friendly Business. We will pay for your schooling to upgrade to a CDL-A! This role performs work involving operating complex construction, grounds maintenance, and right-of-way equipment. Operates backhoe for water line repairs and helps in the ditch in making these repairs. Repairs and maintains roads, fields, and rights-of-way; lays out and maintains graves; performs cemetery and grounds maintenance; performs traffic control duties; performs minor repairs and maintenance on equipment. Requires overtime.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; and one year of related experience; or any combination of education, training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.
• Valid New Hampshire Class (B) Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement.
• May be required to possess valid New Hampshire Class (A) Commercial Driver's License with air brake and/or other appropriate endorsement.
• Knowledge of park and grounds maintenance techniques.
• Knowledge of rules and precautions related to roadway and equipment safety.
• Knowledge of techniques and practices used in road and right-of-way repair and maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of techniques and practices used in the maintenance of a water distribution system.
• Skill in operating various light and heavy construction/maintenance and right-of-way equipment.
• Skill in operating, maintaining, and using heavy motor equipment including operation of such equipment over rough, icy, and unstable surfaces.
• Skill in performing simple routine maintenance on equipment.
• Skill in performing repair and maintenance on right-of-way.
• Skill in performing and repair of water distribution system appurtenances.
• Mental and Physical Abilities to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Mental and Physical Abilities to perform duties while standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping.
• Mental and Physical Abilities to frequently lift light and heavy objects.
• Mental and Physical Abilities to climb ladders.
• Mental and Physical Abilities to use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
• Mental and Physical Abilities to distinguish between shades of color.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: distance vision, ability to discriminate between colors, and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.

Nice To Haves

• Schooling to upgrade to a CDL-A will be paid for.

Responsibilities

• Operates complex construction equipment in the maintenance of the water distribution system.
• Operates backhoe, tandem axel dump truck, vactor machine, tapping machines and other equipment used for water distribution maintenance.
• Labors in the ditch in making these repairs as well as minor maintenance on the equipment.
• Operation and maintenance of fire hydrants.
• Operates complex construction and maintenance equipment such as tandem axle dump trucks, tractor trailers, sand or gravel hoppers, front end loaders, steel wheel rollers, skid steers, and backhoes in order to transport material and perform maintenance activities.
• Operates pothole patching vehicle insert.
• Supervises operations of pothole patching crew members.
• Operates lawn tractors and other right-of-way maintenance equipment in order to mow and edge grass, trim trees and shrubbery, chip wood, and plant seed and fertilizer.
• Lays out graves, including digging, removing soil, lowering coffin, filling in, and dressing with artificial turf; sets foundations and pours cement; sets corner posts and markers; responds to complaints of sunken graves, posts, markers, etc.
• Performs other general grounds maintenance duties such as preparing beds, planting flowers, removing dead flowers and shrubbery, and emptying trash barrels.
• Performs road, field, and right-of-way repair and maintenance activities such as shoveling, raking, hauling, mixing, digging, and picking up materials, debris, and dirt.
• Assists with traffic control at road construction sites by directing traffic and assisting other equipment operators in maneuvering equipment.
• Operates trucks and equipment for winter snow removal and other seasonal clean-up operations on an emergency and seasonal basis.
• Performs minor routine maintenance on equipment such as checking oil and fluid levels, checking tire pressure, and checking belts.
• Completes required forms and records associated with area of assignment.
• Provides work guidance to co-workers as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits with low deductible options, low premiums
• HSA plan with Employer Contribution
• A Retirement Plan
• Opt out Medical dollars if you don't join our plan
• Wellness Program: Wellness program with incentives for participation, reimbursement program for fitness related activities and classes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED