MEDIUM EQUIPMENT OPERATOR HIGHWAY

City of Woonsocket • Woonsocket, RI

4d • $48,309 - $52,336 • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Woonsocket, Rhode Island is conducting a search for a Medium Equipment Operator. Working under the direction of the Director of Public Works, the person in this position will be responsible for operating and maintaining a variety of motorized equipment used for construction, as well as street and sidewalk repairs. Operating of heavy equipment as needed. The person in this position must possess a CDL and a Hoisting Engineering License to operate a backhoe. Must have at least one (1) year prior machine operating experience.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or a GED equivalent, is required.
• Must have two (2) years practical experience in the operation of motor equipment.
• Must possess a CDL license.
• A Hoisting Engineering License is required in order to operate a backhoe.
• Thorough knowledge of the equipment to be operated and maintenance requirements, and geography of the City of Woonsocket and traffic regulations.
• Skilled in the operation of light and specialized motor equipment, mechanical ability, carefulness, resourcefulness; and physical strength.

Nice To Haves

• one (1) year as a light equipment operator for the City is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates street sweeper, front-end loader and similar medium street cleaning equipment, construction equipment and maintenance equipment.
• Operates light trucks and other light street cleaning equipment, and construction equipment.
• Drives heavy equipment on occasion.
• Performs a variety of manual labor and semi-skilled maintenance work while not operating equipment.
• Makes adjustments and minor repairs to equipment operated and service equipment.
• Performs other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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