BASIC FUNCTION:
Maintains and operates various types of heavy motorized equipment used in the maintenance construction and repair of the citys infrastructure and facilities; undertakes a variety of maintenance activities for public works and/or maintenance.
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SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receive general supervision from the Supervisor Commissioner and Water Superintendent. Provides technical guidance to crew workers. assigned to positions of grade 10 and lower.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Under supervision operates various types of motor equipment frontend loader compressor and jackhammer. ;
- Performs other skilled and unskilled tasks in connection with such operations.
- Under direction performs tasks involving manual labor requiring the highest degree of skill in the construction operation and maintenance of water mains water gates sewers and drains.
- Performs tasks involving manual labor requiring a lesser degree of skill and incidentally supervises the work or a group (not more than ten) of laborers engaged in such work. ;
- Performs related work as required. ;
- During snowstorms this position supports and assists the Highway Division with snowplowing and removal operations as needed. ;
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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Minimum: ;
- High School or GED
- 2 Years of experience in the Departmental of Public Works.
- License/Certification:
- Hoisting License 2B Backhoe/Loader
- C.D.L. Class B with Air Brake and Tank Endorsement (or six 6 months to obtain a Tank Endorsement.
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Preferred:
- Equipment Operations Experience.
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DEFINITION of HEAVY EQUIPMENT ;
Heavy equipment is distinguished from light equipment based on the weight/capacity of the equipment and/or nature of the work performed. The following equipment is classified as heavy: ; Crawler Tractor Road Grader Dump Trailer Front End Loader 3 cu or larger and Excavator.
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Environmental Conditions
Indoor and outdoor environments with a wide range of weather conditions exposure to vibrations and noise; work on slippery or even surfaces work with electrical energy; work with and around heavy machinery; work in or near vehicle traffic; exposure to dust and fumes from motorized equipment; possible exposure to toxic chemicals; irregular working hours for inclement weather situations and other circumstances.
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Physical Conditions ;
Essential functions may require maintaining physical conditions necessary for sitting standing and walking for extended periods; moderate lifting and carrying which includes the ability to lift up to one hundred pounds; pulling reaching bending climbing and kneeling; use of fingers both hands and legs required; must be able to distinguish colors and operate assigned vehicles.
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HOURS OF WORK: Fulltime 40 hours/weekly) Monday to Friday 7:00 AM 4:00 PM.
SALARY: Union PW10 $1177.74$1261.25 /weekly)
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ADDRESS ALL COVER LETTERS AND RESUMES TO
Human Resources Department
City of Medford Room 204 ;
85 George P. Hassett Drive
Medford MA 02155
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Or send a cover letter and resume with the job title in the subject line to
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For the posting please visit the City of Medfords website
www.medfordma ;
The City of Medford is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/504 Employer Residents of the City of Medford Women People of Color Veterans and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.