Heavy Equipment Operator - Solid Waste

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The City of Lebanon is looking for an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to join the Solid Waste Division within the Department of Public Works. Heavy Equipment Operators p

erform highly skilled labor tasks and the operation of heavy equipment required for the maintenance, repair and construction of streets, sidewalks, grounds, equipment, facilities, utilities, and other publicly owned property. Performs all other related work as required.

Solid Waste staff shall participate in the rotating standby procedure for monitoring of the SCADA systems and respond accordingly.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

All DPW Divisions:

• Operates heavy trucks both single and dual axle with or without attachments such as plows, sanders, chemical spreaders, sidewalk plows for removing and/or hauling of debris, snow, and ice, etc. from public property, and transporting materials.
• Plans, reviews, and schedules maintenance, repair, and construction work; assists in the supervision of crews, either directly or through a subordinate supervisor, in their daily assignments; maintains records of work performed, staff time, and related personnel files.
• Operates dump (plow) trucks and one-ton trucks, front-end loader, bulldozer, compactor, grader, backhoe, and excavator, sidewalk plow.
• Operates heavy snow blower for removal of snow from public ways.
• Assists in the coordination of work activity with other departments, groups, teams, agencies, and the public; plans and prioritizes long-range work plans and outlines capital improvements.
• Performs walk around inspection on assigned equipment and preventive maintenance tasks such as greasing, fluid top offs, etc. necessary for the proper operation of equipment.
• Assists in the assignment of work crews; estimates and requisitions material, supplies and equipment to support projects, taking appropriate action to prevent failure or interruption of these systems.
• Performs work in any planned service interruptions or shut down and repair of systems during emergencies during scheduled work hours and outside of scheduled work hours including weekends when required.
• Assists in the supervision, coordination, and inspection of work activities to ensure that schedules are met, and that work is performed in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with standard operating procedures and policies.
• Responds to emergency situations, assists in the direction and supervision of activities and work, operates equipment.
• Assists the Group Manager and Division Supervisor with the daily management of the appropriate staff.
• May serve as the Division Foreman or Supervisor in his/her absence.
• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.

Solid Waste Division:

• Performs maintenance, repair, and construction at the Solid Waste Facility.
• Transports and compacts solid waste, separates, transports and processes recyclables.
• Operates compactor, loader, forklift, and other equipment to support solid waste operations and maintenance.
• Assists users of the solid waste facilities.
• Operates scales and performs weighmaster duties as required.
• Monitors SCADA system and adjusts controls as required, may respond to the facility if necessary.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Training, and Experience:

• High School Graduation.
• Three years’ experience in heavy equipment operation in utility and/or highway construction.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B.
• NH DES Solid Waste Certification or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire.
• NH Department of Agriculture Weighmasters Certification or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift or move: up to 100 pounds or more: frequently
• Stand: up to 2/3 of the time per day
• Walk: up to 2/3 of the time per day
• Sit: up to 1/3 of the time per day
• Talk or Hear: more than 2/3 of the time per day
• Use hands to finger; handle or feel: more than 2/3 of the time per day
• Climb or balance: more than 2/3 of the time per day
• Stoop; kneel; bend; crouch or crawl: up to 2/3 of the time per day
• Reach with hands and arms above the head; shoulders and below knees: up to 2/3 of the time per day. Mobility & physical agility is required to perform the essential functions.
• Taste or smell: up to 2/3 of the time per day
• Vibration: up to 2/3 of the time per day

Hours of Work:

Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM OR 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, with alternating/rotating Saturday cycle of 8:15 AM - 2:15 PM.

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