Light Equipment Operator

Rochester, City of•Rochester Public Works, NH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Semi-skilled to skilled work in operating motorized equipment; performs all other related work as required. Works to anticipate, meet and exceed customer service expectations in a positive and professional manner.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of the mechanics and operation of equipment
Possession of a valid CDL-B driver’s license with Tanker Endorsement – O Restriction
Knowledge in the use of power and hand tools and in the operation of motorized equipment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Good mechanical ability.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Skill in the operation of power and hand tools.

Responsibilities

Operates motorized equipment and vehicles, various types of saws, jackhammers, compactors.
Drives trucks in all kinds of public works construction, maintenance and repair operations.
Loads, unloads and transport material, tools, supplies, equipment and workmen.
Assists with winter operations.
May service and follow prescribed preventive maintenance procedures on assigned equipment units.
Operates other equipment of comparable weight and complexity, such as small sidewalk rollers or tractor plows, gang mowers, compressors, brush cutters, drive tractors including front-end loader/backhoe attachment and mechanical street sweeper.
Performs manual work in digging and in backfilling excavations.
Handles heavy materials on construction, maintenance and repair projects.
Patches streets and walks with hot top, cement, etc.
Mows and rakes grass; trims shrubbery.
Sweeps and removes materials in street or sidewalk cleaning programs.
Operates large over the road trucks used for the purpose of maintenance and repairs of sanitary sewer and storm water collections systems.
Shall perform labor incidental to the work of operating assigned equipment and shall customarily perform any and all labor services to fit any and all needs of the public works department.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees and the public.
Performs similar or related work, as required, or as situation dictates.
Attendance is an essential function of this position.