Tractor Driver Wachusett

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Who We Are:
The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect preserve and enhance Massachusetts environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces the protection of environmental resources and the advancement of clean energy EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live work and raise a family. Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident regardless of background or location can live in a safe clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition.

Who We Are as an Employer:

At EEA we create meaningful inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued innovation is encouraged and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability environmental justice and clean energy solutions ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents.

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) overseesnearly halfa million acres of land making up one of the largest and most diverse state park systems in the country. Our work focuses on nurturing the vital connection between people and the environment by protecting promoting and enhancing ourcommon wealthof natural cultural and recreational resources for the well-being of connects people to and through the beautiful landscapes and accessible recreational facilities we care for strengthening our communities and driving our economy. Our staff strive to build a healthier more resilient Massachusetts where all residents and visitors can relax reflect and feel a sense of belonging in our open spaces and public lands. To learn more about DCR our facilities and our programs please visit contact us at.

Job Opening:

The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks applicants for the position of Tractor Driver Wachusett to perform the following duties:

Please submit a cover letter and resume as part of your application.

General Statement of Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Incumbents of positions in this series operate equipment such as tractors backhoes front-end loaders and bulldozers used in the construction maintenance and repair of roadways grounds etc; operate heavy dump trucks snow plows sanders tractor-drawn mowers and other equipment for roadways and grounds maintenance; operate light vehicles such as passenger cars and panel trucks for transporting personnel and materials; perform routine maintenance on equipment; maintain record and prepare reports and perform related work as required.

The basic purpose of this work is to operate tractors used in maintaining roadsides grounds and other projects.

Detailed Statement of Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate tractor in cutting forest roads dams dikes and other areas.

• Operate tractor with flail mower attachment to cut brush on roadsides dikes and other areas.

• Operate tractor with various other attachments to set fence posts and signs chip brush and other uses.

• Drive dump trucks to haul equipment and materials to job sites.

• As needed and if required operate skid steer.

• If required operate equipment such as backhoes and bulldozers.

• Perform other labor duties such as brush cutting mowing snow plowing shoveling and furniture moving.

• Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment such as fueling lubricating cleaning checking tire pressure battery etc.

• Maintains records and prepares reports on work progress equipment maintenance and vehicle use.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the operation and uses of tractors bulldozers and similar equipment.

• Knowledge of the methods materials tools and equipment used in connection with the care and maintenance of tractors and heavy equipment.

• Knowledge of the laws rules and regulations for operating heavy equipment and vehicles.

• Knowledge of the safety precautions and procedures followed in equipment use.

• Knowledge of the preventative maintenance procedures for tractors and other heavy equipment.

• Skill in the operation of motor vehicles tractors and heavy equipment such as backhoes and skid steers.

• Ability to understand explain and apply the provisions of the laws rules regulations procedures guidelines specifications policies and standards governing assigned unit activities.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as plans specifications blueprints and drawings.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to communicate effectively in oral expression.

• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others.

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