Equipment Operator I

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Starting pay rate is between $24.31 - $27.80 based on experience and certification per the AFSCME 1386A Working Agreement.

Starting pay is $24.31-$26.80 an hour without certification.

$24.81-$27.30 an hour with Water/Sewer Grade 1 License.

$25.31-$27.80 an hour with a Water/Sewer Grade 2 License.

Additional pay for on-call and overtime per the AFSCME 1386A Working Agreement.

Detailed information about the AFSCME 1386A Working Agreement including salary schedule and benefits can be found here: https://www.cityofportsmouth.com/hr/employment-contracts

The City offers a generous compensation and benefits package that includes retirement, paid time off including vacation, holidays, medical & dental insurance, flexible spending account, professional development, career growth, longevity incentives, and more!

Please visit Work with us | City of Portsmouth for more information.

We welcome diverse and non-traditional backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't satisfy every single bullet on this list.

The purposes of this position are to perform skilled municipal maintenance and construction work and operate heavy equipment as required to complete work assignments. Included are assignments such as crew leader, snow and ice control operations, street cleaning, other seasonal clearing and cleaning operations, drainage systems construction and maintenance, trench preparation and pipe laying, street repairs and paving, improving traffic and pedestrian access and sight distances, grounds maintenance, vegetation trimming, cutting and removal, excavating, back filling, loading, transporting and implementing job site and work safety procedures. Performance is subject to review according to the City's personnel plan through observation, reports and the results achieved.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to, or extension of, the position.

• Regularly operates one or more of the following pieces of heavy equipment: backhoe, bulldozer, frontend loader, roller, snow loader, trucks, street sweepers or similar pieces of equipment.

• When working as a crew leader he/she supervises the work of semi-skilled and unskilled workers in routine maintenance and construction activities as assigned.

• Operates on an emergency and seasonal basis trucks and equipment for winter snow and ice removal and control and other seasonal clean up operations.

• When not engaged in heavy equipment operation, performs various skilled and semi-skilled tasks essential to public works and utility operations.

• Prepares, maintains and performs job site and work safety practices.

• Maintains work and equipment records.

• Is subject to call out to respond to emergencies after normal working hours.

• Prepares, maintains and reports work according to approved formats and procedures.

• Operates and checks vehicles and equipment for correct fluid levels, pressures and general operating condition. Cleans and washes any assigned vehicles. Services equipment and makes minor field repairs and adjustments. Reports repair needs to supervisors and mechanics.

• Performs such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by his/her supervisor.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS -

Applicants for this position must have graduated from high school or have earned a graduate equivalent diploma (GED), have a strong knowledge of how to care for, operate and use heavy equipment effectively and efficiently and not less than three years experience in construction or maintenance work.

New hires and incumbents must possess the following licenses:

• A valid commercial driver's license, class B and have no offenses which would prohibit or restrict insurability by any insurance carrier providing coverage to the City.

• A Water Distribution License Grade I and a Sewer Collection License Grade I or the ability to acquire appropriate licensing within eighteen (18) months from the date of original appointment.

• Obtaining additional certification or licensing may be required.

Full Job Description

Equipment Operator I- Stormwater 2023.pdf

Disclaimer

The essential functions and duties described herein are normal for this position. They are intended as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to, or extension, of the position. Other duties may be required and assigned by the supervisor.

The City of Portsmouth is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. The City is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodations, contact our Human Resources Director by phone 603-610-4478.

Application Special Instructions

Finalist must complete pre-employment screening, drug testing, & background check.