Heavy Motor Equipment Operator - Highway

The Town of Needham is seeking a qualified individual for the position

of Heavy Motor Equipment Operator (HMEO) within the Highway Division.

Under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent, the HMEO performs

a variety of skilled laboring duties which include the operation and

maintenance of motorized equipment, roadway handwork, snow and ice

treatment and removal, and preparing routine records and reports. The

Highway Division operates and maintains the Town\'s public roadways,

including the construction, improvement, repair, and maintenance of Town

roads, sidewalks, curbs, walls, and related structures. The Highway

Division also oversees snow plowing, snow removal, sanding, and salting

operations. This opportunity is ideal for those looking to advance their

career in Public Works in a municipal setting. There are great benefit

offerings such as paid training and professional development

opportunities; medical, dental, and vision coverage; and more! Schedule:

Monday - Friday from 7:00am - 3:30pm (40 hours/week) Summer Schedule:

Monday - Thursday from 6:30am - 3:00pm; Friday from 6:30am - 12:00pm

Duties and Responsibilities These duties are a general summary and not

all inclusive: Operation of light and heavy motorized and hydraulic

equipment such as heavy trucks, front-end loaders, backhoes, tractors,

sweepers, pavers, rollers, and other equipment. Perform routine

maintenance and repair to equipment, perform inspections on departmental

vehicles and equipment, maintain equipment logs and reports, and oversee

and/or support various vehicle operations. Perform routine and skilled

laboring duties such as repairing and resurfacing roads and sidewalks,

grading shoulders, setting curbs, and placing and finishing concrete

sidewalk work. Prepare roadways for larger resurfacing projects to be

performed by Town contractors (patching, inlays, edging, etc.). Set up

traffic safety patterns and safe work zones. Mandatory participation in

the Snow & Ice Program, including treating roads with salt/chemical

spreaders, plowing, snow hauling, and inspecting and maintaining all

equipment used. Mandatory participation in the On-Call Program (after

completion of 6-month probation), including responding to roadway

emergencies, removing obstructions, and addressing traffic control

issues Requirements To be considered for the position, applicants must

have at least: Valid MA Driver\'s License CDL Class A or B Class 2A/2B

and 1C Hoisting Engineer\'s Licenses or the ability to obtain within six

months of employment (condition of hire) The following requirements may

be substituted by any equivalent combination of education, training, and

experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities

to perform the job: General knowledge equivalent to the completion of

high school and specialized courses One (1) to three (3) years of

directly relevant experience Ability to work with a team or

independently Ability to communicate basic project information to

members of the public Advanced-level skills using heavy motor equipment

Ability to lift up to and including 100 pounds (for example, use of a

wheelbarrow that is full of materials)