Maintenance Equipment Operator II - Wachusett

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Clinton, MA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), Division of Water Supply Protection, seeks applicants for a Maintenance Equipment Operator II (MEO II) - Wachusett/Sudbury Region. This role involves operating heavy or specialized equipment for excavating, grading, and other activities to construct, maintain, and/or repair roadsides, parks, and other projects. The DCR manages one of the largest and most diverse state parks systems in the nation, protecting and enhancing natural resources and outdoor recreational opportunities throughout Massachusetts. The agency oversees nearly half a million acres of land and focuses on nurturing the connection between people and the environment.

Requirements

Current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator’s License
Massachusetts CDL A or CDL B license
2A Massachusetts Hoisting license

Nice To Haves

Considerable knowledge of the methods and techniques used in the use, care and maintenance of a wide variety of heavy and specialized road and logging equipment
Knowledge to operate have or specialized road and logging equipment
Knowledge to make emergency repairs to equipment
Knowledge of operation and maintenance of heavy or specialized equipment
Knowledge of methods, practices and techniques used in the maintaining and operation of a water storage system
Knowledge of crafts and labor force operations required in general maintenance and repair work
Knowledge of planning and care of trees and similar forestry work in connection with watershed protection
Knowledge of the care and maintenance of roads, and walkways
Knowledge of excavation practices
Knowledge of the use of equipment and vehicles as required in connection with the care and maintenance of a water storage system
Knowledge of the safety practices and procedures used in the water storage system operations
Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations concerning trenching, confined space, and underground excavation procedures
Considerable skill in the operation of equipment assigned and the operation of a wide variety of heavy equipment
Skilled in the transporting of heavy equipment
Skilled in the driving of equipment with trailers
Skilled in using small hand tools such as pliers, hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, shovels, etc.
Skilled in the using of hand held power tools such as drills, chain saws, brush cutters, etc.
Skilled in using a variety of motorized equipment such as snow blowers, lawnmowers, forklifts, dollies, compressors, chippers, etc.
MA 4G Hoisting License

Responsibilities

Maintains roads, parking lots, fields and forest through the operation and transportation of heavy or specialized equipment.
Operates equipment such as road graders, heavy and light trucks, front-end loaders, forklifts, backhoes, excavators, and farm tractors.
Assists in land maintenance using chain saws, brush cutters, cement mixers, compressors, pneumatic hammers, sprayers and chippers.
Maintain access to the roads in a watershed system to maintain the watershed for the operation of a drinking water supply.
Assist in construction projects such as installing septic systems, constructing and maintaining buildings, roads and associated structures.
Assist in dam or dike maintenance through repairs of drainage structures, embankments and placing rip rap.
May exercise working supervision over 1-5 lower grade employees.