Equipment Operator

Under general direction of the Highway Superintendent and the General Foreman, perform semi-skilled manual labor in public works maintenance and construction of drainage facilities, fences, retaining walls, sidewalks, and streets; following established methods and procedures perform all other related duties as required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform pick and shovel work in grading, patching or otherwise maintaining improved and unimproved streets; excavate and backfill holes, trenches, and ditches; spread sand or stone chips by hand or mechanical spreader; remove dirt and debris from storm water culverts, swales, catch basins, and pipes. 
• Operate a dump truck, or other trucks equipped with “A” Frame or similar hoisting and attachment devices, in all types of public works construction and repair operations.  Load and transport materials, tools, supplies, equipment, and workmen.   
• Operate a snowplow, sidewalk machine, salt/sand spreader, and other deicing equipment. 
• Operate other equipment of comparable weight and complexity, such as pavement rollers, tractors, compressors, saws, sidewalk sweepers and the like. 
• Service and follow prescribed preventive maintenance procedures on assigned equipment units. 
• Perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks in connection with the physical maintenance of parking areas and streets; perform incidental semi-skilled manual laboring tasks as required. 

OTHER DUTIES 

• Maintain established quality and quantity standards.  Follow prescribed safety precautions, established department and Town policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. Detect and report improper operations, faulty equipment, defective materials, and unusual conditions to supervisor.   
• Maintain work areas and equipment in a clean, orderly, operational, and safe condition. 
• Maintain records of work performed. 
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• General knowledge of the materials, methods, and techniques relative to public works construction and maintenance. 
• General knowledge of the mechanics and operation of heavy equipment. 
• Ability to operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment in a safe manner.  
• Thorough knowledge of traffic regulations and practices.   
• Ability to follow detailed written instructions and complete documentation reports. 
• Working knowledge of, or the ability to learn how to use Microsoft Office in order to design and generate spreadsheets, reports, and other documents. 
• Working knowledge of, or the ability to learn how to use smart phones, smart tablets, and computers. 
• Good interpersonal skills to effectively interact with and maintain harmonious relationships with other Town employees, contractors, and the general public. 
• Ability to interface with the public in a courteous and tactful manner.

Education and Experience

Duties require a High School diploma; at least one year experience in the operation of light automotive equipment including trucks; or any equivalent combination of education.  Class B CDL required.  Public works maintenance experience preferred. Please note: Drug and Alcohol screening are a condition of employment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None.

 PHYSICAL ELEMENTS 

• Frequent and extended periods of outside work, subject to all weather conditions and extremes. 
• Requires continuous walking and standing, and frequent periods of driving. 
• Regular and sustained periods of strenuous physical exertion, requiring ability to lift, carry and position heavy objects weighing up to 60 lbs. utilizing proper weightlifting and techniques. 
• Operate equipment which causes loud noise levels and high vibrations. 
• Requires a tolerance for fumes, noise, dirt, dust, and chemicals associated with vehicles and public works projects. 
• Requires use of a variety of hand and power tools including those normally used in public works projects such as picks, shovels, saws, sidewalk rollers and others. 
• Requires reasonable amount of overtime. 

FLSA Status:   Non-exempt

Grade: W-3 with CDL

            W-4 with CDL and Hydraulics license 

Standard Work Week:   40 hours 

Job Class Code:   7016

Risk Code:  5509 

Andover is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer