Equipment Operator

Position Type:

Public Works Line Employees

Date Posted:

5/28/2025

Location:

Public Works Department

Closing Date:

06/13/2025

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Town of Vernon Department: Public Works

Job Title: Equipment Operator Bargaining Unit: Local 1471 -

Hourly Rate: $32.17 - 40 hours/week

General Statement of Duties: Operates one or more types of automotive equipment or moderate to heavy motor equipment requiring considerable skill in manipulating equipment and constant attention to safety of operation in order to prevent accidents.

Supervision Received: Receives primary supervision and direction from Roads Foreman; however, may be assigned to other supervisors who will make assignments, inspect work and provide instruction as needed.

Essential Job Functions: Drives and operates complex, specialized construction or maintenance motor equipment including, but not limited to, sewer rodder, sewer jet flusher, compressor, backhoe, front-end loader, mechanical sweeper, asphalt paver, roller, grader, roadside mower, manlift, excavator, mini-excavator or other comparable equipment; operates trucks or loaders with snow plow and/or salt/sand or chemical applicator attached during snow removal operations; regularly performs preventative maintenance inspection of assigned vehicles; occasionally services and performs repairs on assigned vehicles. Regular and punctual attendance.

Other Job Functions: May be assigned from time to time to assist mechanics in repairs or to perform unskilled or semi-skilled laboring tasks as assigned. May instruct drivers or a small crew of laborers at job site; assists in loading and unloading materials and equipment transported. May demonstrate use of heavy equipment to trainees. Does related work as required.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms, stoop, stand, walk, talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, balance, kneel. The employee is occasionally required to crawl.

The employee must constantly lift and/or move 50 pounds, or 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and occasionally to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Considerable knowledge of motor vehicle regulations and accident prevention practices; skills and experience in the operation of trucks and motor equipment under all types of weather conditions. Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints and construction grades required. Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment; mechanical aptitude helpful. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions. Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; willingness to perform required duties for an extended period under varying climatic conditions; good physical conditions; ability to get along with other workers, supervisors and general public; thoroughness and dependability in performing assignments expected.

Experience & Training: Completion of standard grade school course, high school diploma preferred. Requires considerable experience in the operation of automotive equipment and moderate to heavy motor equipment. Must possess and maintain a Connecticut/CDL Class A Motor Vehicle Operator's license. Maintain with the Town current medical certification record varying results of physical examination and drug testing.

This job description is not nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of duties, functions and responsibilities which comprise this position and is subject to Town Council approval. Revised: 9/27/2018; Adopted: 10/2/2018