Equipment Operator II

Actively Hiring an Equipment Operator II for the City of Concord!

You will enjoy opportunity for career advancement and specialty assignments complimented by competitive wages and comprehensive benefits; all packaged in a great location!  You and your family would have the benefit of:

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits with low deductible options, low premiums

• HSA plan with Employer Contribution

• A Retirement Plan

• Opt out Medical dollars if you don't join our plan

• Wellness Program: Wellness program with incentives for participation, reimbursement program for fitness related activities and classes.

• And much more.

We are proud to be a NH Veteran-Friendly Business.  We will pay for your schooling to upgrade to a CDL-A!

Pay:   $22.81 - $25.20 Hourly

DEPARTMENT:  General Services Department

• Highways & Utilities Division

TYPICAL WORK SHIFT/SCHEDULE:   Days, Monday

• Friday, Overtime is a requirement.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Open until filled.  Will review applications daily!

A City Application is required. Applications may be completed online at www.concordnh.gov.  For more information on applying, please call the Human Resources Department at (603) 225-8535 (voice) or TTY at 800-735-2964 or 7-1-1.

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Job Summary:

Performs work involving operating complex construction, grounds maintenance, and right-of-way equipment.  Operates backhoe for water line repairs and helps in the ditch in making these repairs.  Repairs and maintains roads, fields, and rights-of-way; lays out and maintains graves; performs cemetery and grounds maintenance; performs traffic control duties; performs minor repairs and maintenance on equipment. Requires overtime.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.)

Operates complex construction equipment in the maintenance of the water distribution system. Operates backhoe, tandem axel dump truck, vactor machine, tapping machines and other equipment used for water distribution maintenance.  Labors in the ditch in making these repairs as well as minor maintenance on the equipment.

Operation and maintenance of fire hydrants.

Operates complex construction and maintenance equipment such as tandem axle dump trucks, tractor trailers, sand or gravel hoppers, front end loaders, steel wheel rollers, skidsteers, and backhoes in order to transport material and perform maintenance activities.

Operates pothole patching vehicle insert.  Supervises operations of pothole patching crew members.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED; and one year of related experience; or any combination of education, training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid New Hampshire Class (B) Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement.

May be required to possess valid New Hampshire Class (A) Commercial Driver's License with air brake and/or other appropriate endorsement.

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Tandem Axel Dump Truck                  

Front-End Loader                  

Plow Truck                

Jack Hammer                                    

Table Saw                              

Sweeper                    

Trimmer                                                        

Lawn Tractor              

Hedge Trimmer                      

Chipper                                              

Backhoe                                

Tow Behind Vactor                

Hand and Shop Power Tools              

Truck Mounted Hot Box Snow & Ice Removal Tools & Equipment

Other Various Construction/Maintenance Equipment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

Rules and precautions related to roadway and equipment safety.

Techniques and practices used in road and right-of-way repair and maintenance activities.

Techniques and practices used in the maintenance of a water distribution system.

Skill in:

Operating various light and heavy construction/maintenance and right-of-way equipment.

Operating, maintaining, and using heavy motor equipment including operation of such equipment over rough, icy, and unstable surfaces.

Performing simple routine maintenance on equipment.

Performing repair and maintenance on right-of-way.

Performing and repair of water distribution system appurtances.

Mental and Physical Abilities to:

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Perform duties while standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping.

Frequently lift light and heavy objects.

Climb ladders.

Use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.

Distinguish between shades of color.

Working Conditions:

While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb, balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; exert 20 to 50 pounds of force.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include:  distance vision, ability to discriminate between colors, and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 100 pounds.

Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.