Equipment Operator - Charlton Highway Department

Town of Charlton • Charlton, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Charlton seeks to fill a full-time Equipment Operator position for our Highway Department. Under the general direction of the DPW Superintendent, the Equipment Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of trucks and other equipment. Operating power mowers, hand driven snow blowers, wood-chippers, power saws and similar equipment. Responsibilities include driving truck and delivering equipment and supplies to designated areas. Laborer duties required in road repairs and maintenance of sidewalks. Performs general maintenance and repair work on equipment and all other related work as required. May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays if storms or emergent situations arise.

Requirements

• Knowledge of principles of operation and servicing of trucks and related automotive equipment
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary in the operation of trucks and special automotive equipment
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Physical strength and agility sufficient to do strenuous laboring tasks under varying weather conditions
• Class B, CDL license
• DOT medical card
• Hoisting Engineer 2A endorsement minimal

Nice To Haves

• 4E and 4G endorsements (for Heavy Equipment operator qualification)

Responsibilities

• Safe and efficient operation of trucks and other equipment
• Operating power mowers, hand driven snow blowers, wood-chippers, power saws and similar equipment
• Driving truck and delivering equipment and supplies to designated areas
• Laborer duties required in road repairs and maintenance of sidewalks
• Performing general maintenance and repair work on equipment

Benefits

• Health Insurance (75/25 split)
• 13 paid holidays
• 2 weeks vacation after 6 months
• Additional week of vacation can be earned if can show proof of being with another municipal Highway Dept for 5 years or more (maximum of 3 weeks can be earned)
• 15 days sick time per year
• Summer hours - 4 day work week
• Many other benefits offered

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed