Equipment operator jobs in Reading, MA

Job Advertisement The purpose of this position is to fulfill one or more of the operational work objectives of maintaining inspecting repairing and constructing City facilities and property water distribution and wastewater collection facilities storm drain systems and street related facilities or controls requiring the application of specialized equipment operational skills as required. Employees in this position are expected to understand project or task objectives identify and execute the appropriate tasks use tools and equipment correctly and to successfully complete assigned work with minimal instruction. Work is performed individually or as part of a larger work unit and may involve the supervision of others and requires the use of good judgment. Supervision is varied. 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 equipment: trucks; snow loaders; vactors or similar pieces of equipment. * Reads instructions; plans; and specifications. * When working as a crew leader he/she supervises the work of semi-skilled and unskilled workers in routine maintenance and construction activities on municipal facilities and infrastructure as assigned. * Performs all types of maintenance and repair work for which the employee is trained. * Flushes and cleans water or sewer mains and piping. * Supports video inspection of sanitary sewer and storm drain lines and maintains data from the inspections. * Supports pump station and other crews for maintenance and construction activities. * 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 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. * Prepares and maintains work and equipment records according to approved formats and procedures. * Operates and checks vehicles and equipment for correct fluid levels; pressures; and general operating condition. Cleans an washes assigned vehicles. Services equipment and makes minor field repairs and adjustments. Reports repair needs to supervisors and mechanics. * Daily attendance; participating in on-call rotation; and attendance for overtime assignments and emergencies is required. * Is subject to callouts to respond to emergencies after normal working hours. * Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by his/her supervisor. MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this position must have graduated from high school or have earned a graduate equivalent diploma (GED); have a working knowledge of one or more trades and not less than three (3) years' experience operating utility vactor equipment. New hires and incumbents must possess the following licenses: * A valid commercial driver's license; class B with a tank endorsement 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- Sewer-Stormwater.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 ************. Application Special Instructions Finalist must complete pre-employment screening drug testing & background check.