TEMPORARY Motor Equipment Operator/Laborer I – CDL

Description :

 Job Vacancy

 In accordance with the union contract the following notice of vacancy will be posted for five (5) days:

 Title:              TEMPORARY Motor Equipment Operator/Laborer I – CDL

Department:  Public Works, One Lyman Place, Norwood

Status:            Full time temporary, 40 hours non-exempt – 7:00am-3:30pm

Duties:* The purpose of this position is to perform skilled manual work of a difficult and responsible nature in the operation of public works equipment of substantial weight and complexity; all other related work as required.

This is a temporary posting. It is expected that the position will be filled until May 1, 2020.

This is a non-benefits eligible position.

 Essential Functions:*

Highway/Parks

• Assists with street maintenance and repair projects by performing manual work and operating division equipment including sanders, asphalt roller, bobcat, dump trucks with plows, packer-trucks, tractor-mowers, etc.
• Utilizes other highway equipment such as jackhammer, woodchipper, hand tools, and sod cutter.  Examples of projects include the following: constructing and repairing streets, roads, sidewalks, manholes, catch basins and drainage systems.
• Applies pavement markings and paint; raking, dumping, spreading, grading, and rolling of asphalt, gravel, stone, and any other material for streets, roads and sidewalks; repairing damaged curbing, guardrails, street signs.
• Plows snow and sanding and salting streets, parking lots and sidewalks; sweeping streets; mowing grass, cutting/trimming/chipping brush and trees, removing leaves; mowing the roadside; repairing and replacing turf; collecting and disposing of yard waste; and other maintenance, care, upkeep, repair, marking and beautification projects of streets, parking lots, and other town property.
• Inspects and prepares equipment for safe and proper operation prior to beginning work for the day; performs light maintenance on equipment, which includes refueling and refilling lubricants; cleans vehicles and mounted equipment upon completion of assignments; secures vehicle after use.
• May operate vehicles and equipment in lower classifications as needed or assigned to complete division or departmental projects or workload.
• Monitors immediate environment and work area to ensure the safety of operator, other workers, the equipment, and the public. Obeys all traffic laws and safety guidelines.
• Performs dispatcher duties and unskilled repair duties on equipment, streets and other situations in an emergency.
• Assists other DPW divisions as necessary. 

Requirements:*

High school graduate; qualifying experience in the operation of heavy and special equipment; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Requirements include the possession of a valid C.D.L. and participation in the Town’s mandated drug and alcohol random testing program. Ability to work shift hours and be reliable.

*This posting is not meant to be a full explanation of duties and requirements.  Please see the complete job description for additional position duties and requirements.  Complete job description is available in the Human Resources Department.

Contact :

Interested and qualified candidates should submit interest in writing to the address below by Monday, October 21, 2019.  Please reference requisition #2019-023 on all application materials:

Molly Kean, Human Resources Director

566 Washington Street

Norwood, MA 02062

The Town of Norwood is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V and does not discriminate based on race, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual preference or any other legally protected status.  Posted Tuesday, October 15, 2019.

Deadline for Applying : Oct 21, 2019 12:01 AM