Maint Equipment Operator II

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Westfield, MA

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About The Position

The Massachusetts Military Division is looking to fill a Maintenance Equipment Operator II position at Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield, Massachusetts. The Maintenance Equipment Operator II maintains and repairs pavements and other surface areas as well as drainage structures. They will perform landscaping and grounds maintenance, operate construction and snow removal equipment, and conducts pest management operations. The Maintenance Equipment Operator works under the supervision of the Highway Maintenance Foreman IV.

Requirements

• Knowledge of characteristics, capabilities, operation, and maintenance of construction, snow removal, paving and other surfacing equipment and materials.
• Knowledge of soil types, characteristics, and limitations and compaction methods used for each.
• Knowledge of techniques, methods, and procedures used for soil stabilization drainage; and erosion control.
• Knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations governing the operation of motor vehicles and heavy power-operated equipment used in excavating, grading, and related construction activities.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of facility grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance procedures relevant to heavy equipment and vehicles.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of snow removal equipment.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of hand power tools.
• Skill in the operation of a variety of heavy construction equipment and land maintenance equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as plans, specifications, blueprints, and drawings.
• Ability to gather and organize information according to established procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to adapt to varying work situations and meet emergency or changing program or production requirements.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather.

Nice To Haves

• Massachusetts Pesticide Applicator License.
• Knowledge of biological principles relating to plant and animal classification, life cycles, habitat, identification, and disease transmission.
• Knowledge of pesticides classification, characteristics, and hazards including application and disposal procedures.

Responsibilities

• Constructs and repairs airfield pavements, roads, curbs, surface mats, membranes, and other areas using paving and surfacing procedures.
• Repairs damage or defective areas by removing and replacing joints and crack sealing, surface overlays, and seal coats.
• Selects, uses, and applies vegetation fertilizers, mulches and topsoil.
• Operates various types of construction equipment under conditions requiring knowledge, skills and techniques necessary to finish grade, level, slope, compact, and perform other construction equipment operations.
• Operates graders, bulldozers, front-end loaders, backhoes, rollers, dump trucks, sweepers, snow and ice removal equipment and other miscellaneous equipment to maintain runways, structures, utilities, and drainage facilities.
• Performs snow and ice removal operations in clearing runways, taxiways, aprons, access roads, parking areas, warehouse storage areas and other areas designated by the Base Civil Engineer.
• Applies chemicals and other ice control products.
• Selects, uses, and applies vegetation, fertilizers, mulches, seeding, and sodding vegetative cover.
• Operates tractor drawn mower for control of airfield grounds.
• Performs operator maintenance inspections to determine condition and operational reliability of equipment.
• Inspects, lubricates, and performs operator maintenance on construction and snow removal equipment and select civil engineering vehicles.
• Schedules and coordinates equipment repair and servicing with the vehicle maintenance activity and other servicing facilities.
• Investigates proposed work sites to determine resource requirements.
• Prepares cost estimates for work requests.
• Coordinates plans with other civil engineering and base activities.
• Performs recurring maintenance and seasonal overhaul on base lawn sprinkler systems and components.
• Conducts pest management surveys to determine type and extent of actions required to control and prevent infestations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed