Heavy Motor Equipment Operator

Job Title: Heavy Motor Equipment Operator Department:Department of Public Works
Reports to: Foreman
Job Summary:
Skilled work operating heavy motor equipment on a regular basis.
Positions Open : 3
Division : Refuse (2) & Highway (1)
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Supervision:
Performs various duties of a routine to complex nature following acceptable standards of
quality and performance; Requires independent judgment in determining methods of
completion and carrying out assignments.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Operates heavy construction and maintenance equipment including dump trucks, refuse
collection trucks, snow loaders/blowers, street sweepers, and similar work in a safe and
efficient manner. Performs other manual labor.
The functions above are normal for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned.
The essential functions or duties listed above are intended only as examples of the types of
work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude
them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Skill in operating heavy motor equipment. Knowledge of:
? The operation, care and minor maintenance and adjustment of heavy construction and
maintenance equipment.
? Hazards and safety precautions involved in operating heavy motor equipment.
? Traffic laws, rules, and regulations.
? Ability to operate heavy construction and maintenance equipment safely and efficiently.
? Ability to make minor repairs and adjustment to heavy motor equipment and appliances.
? Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Education, certification, licensure, or other similar requirements:
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status, gender, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
? High School Diploma or equivalent
? Must possess a valid MA motor vehicle operator's license and a Commercial
Drivers License (CDL) Class B.
Job Environment:
? Field work is performed outdoors with loud noise levels and exposure to variable
weather conditions/hazards associated with heavy motor equipment.
? The workload is subject to seasonal and weather-related fluctuations.
? Responds to emergencies, operates telephone
? Errors could result in delay or loss of services, personal injury to self and/or others,
damage to equipment, or monetary loss.
Physical Requirements:
? Physical ability to manipulate heavy motor equipment,
? Must be able to operate a vehicle, heavy equipment, and tools. Tasks involve the
regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically
involving some combination of driving, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling,
crouching, and crawling, and which involves the lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling
of moderately heavy objects and materials (up to 50 pounds) and occasionally heavier
objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).
? Tasks require sound, depth, and visual perception and discrimination.
? Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in operating motor vehicles and
heavy equipment.
? Requires the manual dexterity to handle a variety of items, control knobs, buttons,
switches, catches, tools, etc. Must have significant levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
? Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergencies or
tight deadlines. The worker may be subject to danger or risk to a moderate degree.
? Communications: Requires the ability to talk and hear.
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