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Heavy Motor Equipment Operator HMEO Job opening - Needham state Massachusetts ( Job openings )
Needham , state Massachusetts
( By Press Release office )
2022-02-17T00:00 - 2022-03-19T00:00 | 30 | 2
Town of Needham
Department of Public Works
Water, Sewer, and Drains Division
Job Posting
Title: Heavy Motor Equipment Operator (HMEO)
Position: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Hourly Hiring Range: $25.60 - $31.06
Vacancies: 2
The Town of Needham is seeking qualified candidates for 2 vacant
Heavy Motor Equipment Operator (HMEO)
positions
.
Under the supervision of the Working Foreman, the HMEO performs a variety of skilled laboring duties which include the operation and maintenance of motorized equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive)
:
Operation of light and heavy motorized and hydraulic equipment such as heavy trucks, front-end loaders, waste handling dozer, backhoes, tractors
Perform routine maintenance and repair to equipment; perform inspections on departmental vehicles and equipment; maintain equipment logs and reports; and oversee and/or support various operations at the Water, Sewer and Drains Division
Assist in installing, repairing and maintaining sewer pipes, water mains, storm drain pipes, services and hydrants; cleaning storm sewers, catch basins, culverts, associated piping and structures;
Act as a lead person on a work crew; prepare routine records, logs and reports; assist outside contractors engaged in construction and repair activities; assist other Town departments with repairs or other projects as required
Maintain work areas in a clean, safe and operable condition and adhere to applicable safety and health rules and regulations, and endeavor to continuously improve services provided to taxpayers
Operate snow plowing, removal, sanding, and salting equipment; and provide emergency assistance as required
Requirements
:
To be considered for the position, applicants must have at least:
Requires
a valid MA Driver’s License; CDL Class B; Hoisting Engineer’s License Class 2A & 1B
Requires one (1) to three (3) years of directly relevant experience
General knowledge equivalent to the completion of high school and specialized courses; and the ability to communicate basic project information to members of the public
Advanced-level skills using heavy motor equipment
OSHA 10 Hour Training is required by the end of the first year of employment
Preferred, but not required
Drinking Water Supply License D1-D4
Benefits
(in accordance with NIPEA Collective Bargaining Agreement and applicable Town policies):
Defined-benefit pension plan through Needham Contributory Retirement System
Assistance with tuition and expenses through the educational reimbursement program
Overtime opportunities available through on-call/standby program
“Snow Pay” stipend with participation in the Town Snow Program
Employer-paid training opportunities such as courses for water distribution, water treatment, and wastewater. Provides reimbursement for testing costs after successful completion. Covers membership fees for professional organizations.
How to Apply
:
Please submit a cover letter and resume. The preferred submission is via email as an attached file; however, any of the following methods will be accepted:
Email:
hr@needhamma.gov
Fax: 781-455-0165
Mail: Human Resources Department, 1471 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492
Resumes will be accepted until 5 PM on
Thursday, February 24, 2022
The Town of Needham is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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