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Motor Equipment Operator - Town of Dalton - Dalton

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Town of Dalton
462 Main Street
DALTON, MA 01226
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Company Description:

Municipal Government

Motor Equipment Operator
$25.15 - $26.10 Per Hour
Dalton
Full Time
Construction
Maintenance
High School or Equivalent
Required
5+
Preferred
Class B CDL - Preference: Required
Hoisting license - Preference: Required

The Motor Equipment Operator performs a variety of skilled duties operating equipment involving the construction, repairing, cleaning, and maintaining of Town roads, drainage systems, and the maintenance of vehicles and equipment. Performs all other related work as required.  

Special requirements:  Possession of a valid class B CDL driver’s license and a Hoisting License.  Air Brakes endorsement and all licenses required by Federal or State authorities to operate any motor equipment.

Knowledge of all safety requirements and procedures. Working knowledge of the proper use of all motor equipment. Knowledge of principles of construction, and of field operations. Knowledge of sewer configurations and of the operation of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic equipment.

Ability to perform a variety of skilled construction and maintenance tasks. Ability to successfully carry out detailed oral and written instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, state officials and contractors. Ability to operate a motor vehicle, varied equipment, hand and power tools and heavy machinery.

Skilled in the use of all applicable motor equipment. This position requires excellent operations skills, strong organizational skills, and skills in all of the above listed tools and equipment.

Moderate to heavy physical effort is often required to perform functions which involves occasional lifting more than 100 pounds. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, talk, sit, and hear for extended periods. Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel objects, tools, or controls, reaches with hands and arms, crawls, and climbs. Vision and hearing must be at or correctable to normal ranges.

Recommended minimum qualifications include: Class D License. Must be able to demonstrate the skill to operate public works equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Requires knowledge of lawn mowers, weed whacking, and small hand tools.