Town Of Sudbury

Two openings: Full-time Light Equipment Operator

Under close supervision, operate wheel and track vehicles, power and manual handtools and equipment. When not engaged in the operation of vehicles or equipment, perform a variety of manual semi-skilled and unskilled tasks.

The work of this position involves a wide variety of routine and repetitive tasks involving diversified functions of an unskilled and semi-skilled nature. For example: drive vehicles and operate equipment requiring a Class II (B) Massachusetts Operator's License. Operate equipment not requiring a license, such as air compressors, snow blowers, rider-type lawn mowers, etc. Perform semi-skilled building and construction work
including painting, brick and stone masonry, concrete and pavement work, curb and manhole building and drainage construction. Maintain park areas, playgrounds, athletic fields, etc. Repair roads, streets, fences, signs, sow grass, plant trees, etc. The work is performed in accordance with established schedules and general instructions, and is checked during progress and on completion for satisfactory performance.

Examples of Work

• Drive or operate vehicles and equipment engaged in DPW Department construction, maintenance, snow removal, etc., projects and activities.
• Repair and construct streets, sidewalks, signs, fences, manholes, drains, and other public facilities.
• Service and follow prescribed preventive maintenance on equipment or vehicles being operated, such as checking oil, water and battery levels, tire pressure, etc.
• Check vehicles and equipment for proper operation and maintenance, and report problems to the Foreman for corrective action.
• Clean vehicle when work assignment is completed with steam cleaner.
• Do laboring work when not engaged in the operating of equipment or performing other activities assigned.
• All duties outlined within this job description are in addition to those of any previous description on file.
• Will perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Starting salary $22.07 per hour plus excellent benefits. Possession of Class B Mass. Operator’s License preferred or must be able to obtain within 6 months. Open until filled. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.