What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Heavy Motor Equipment Operator position at CITY OF WESTFIELD MA?
SPECIAL HEAVY MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - DPW GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Operating specialized heavy motor equipment on an
assigned basis. Work involves responsibility for the safe and efficient
operation of heavy specialized and frequently complex construction and
maintenance equipment requiring considerable manipulative skill.
SUPERVISION: Work is performed under general supervision in accordance
with all Massachusetts and Department of Transportation rules and
regulations. Working supervision may be experienced over assigned
helpers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: The essential functions
or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various
type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements
of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is
similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Operates and
maintains dump trucks, backhoes, rollers, loaders, graders and any and
all specialized equipment utilized by the Department of Public Works in
their daily function. Undertakes general labor in conjunction with
assigned duties as directed by the highway and sewer supervisor.
Services equipment with fuel, oil, or coolants and makes minor
adjustments and repairs. Performs required vehicle or equipment safety
checks. Maintains vehicle and equipment operating and maintenance logs.
Work can include manual laboring tasks. Such other related duties as
required. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Valid CDL class A license, 2A, 1C
hoisting license or as required by DOT regulation for applicable
equipment or the ability to obtain necessary licenses within six months
of hire. Minimum high school diploma or equivalent. Two years\'
Experience In Related Paid Full-time Work. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Considerable knowledge of hazardous and safety precautions in operating
equipment in this class. Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments
to equipment operated. Ability to follow oral and written instructions
frequently of a technical nature. Ability to work courteously and
harmoniously with co-employees, supervisors and the public. Demonstrated
skill in the operation of backhoes and loaders as used in road
maintenance and repair. Demonstrated skill in the use of equipment and
tools. PHYSICAL, MOTOR, AND VISUAL SKILLS Physical Skills A significant
portion of the day is spent standing and bending. Frequent climbing,
stooping, kneeling, and crouching. Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing,
pulling of objects weighing up to approximately 50 lbs. 95% of work
performed is outside in varying degrees of temperature. Visual Skills
Visual demands require routinely reading documents and operate motor
vehicles and other equipment.
AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Operating specialized heavy motor equipment on an
assigned basis. Work involves responsibility for the safe and efficient
operation of heavy specialized and frequently complex construction and
maintenance equipment requiring considerable manipulative skill.
SUPERVISION: Work is performed under general supervision in accordance
with all Massachusetts and Department of Transportation rules and
regulations. Working supervision may be experienced over assigned
helpers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: The essential functions
or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various
type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements
of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is
similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Operates and
maintains dump trucks, backhoes, rollers, loaders, graders and any and
all specialized equipment utilized by the Department of Public Works in
their daily function. Undertakes general labor in conjunction with
assigned duties as directed by the highway and sewer supervisor.
Services equipment with fuel, oil, or coolants and makes minor
adjustments and repairs. Performs required vehicle or equipment safety
checks. Maintains vehicle and equipment operating and maintenance logs.
Work can include manual laboring tasks. Such other related duties as
required. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Valid CDL class A license, 2A, 1C
hoisting license or as required by DOT regulation for applicable
equipment or the ability to obtain necessary licenses within six months
of hire. Minimum high school diploma or equivalent. Two years\'
Experience In Related Paid Full-time Work. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Considerable knowledge of hazardous and safety precautions in operating
equipment in this class. Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments
to equipment operated. Ability to follow oral and written instructions
frequently of a technical nature. Ability to work courteously and
harmoniously with co-employees, supervisors and the public. Demonstrated
skill in the operation of backhoes and loaders as used in road
maintenance and repair. Demonstrated skill in the use of equipment and
tools. PHYSICAL, MOTOR, AND VISUAL SKILLS Physical Skills A significant
portion of the day is spent standing and bending. Frequent climbing,
stooping, kneeling, and crouching. Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing,
pulling of objects weighing up to approximately 50 lbs. 95% of work
performed is outside in varying degrees of temperature. Visual Skills
Visual demands require routinely reading documents and operate motor
vehicles and other equipment.