CITY OF WESTFIELD MA is hiring: Special Heavy Motor Equipment Operator in Westfi

Special Heavy Motor Equipment Operator — Department of Public Works

Operating specialized heavy motor equipment on an assigned basis. Work involves responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of heavy specialized and frequently complex construction and maintenance equipment requiring considerable manipulative skill.

Supervision: Work is performed under general supervision in accordance with all Massachusetts and Department of Transportation rules and regulations. Working supervision may be experienced over assigned helpers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains dump trucks, backhoes, rollers, loaders, graders and any specialized equipment utilized by the Department of Public Works.
• Undertakes general labor in conjunction with assigned duties as directed by the highway and sewer supervisor.
• Serves equipment with fuel, oil, or coolants and makes minor adjustments and repairs.
• Performs required vehicle or equipment safety checks. Maintains vehicle and equipment operating and maintenance logs.
• Work can include manual laboring tasks and other related duties as required.

Education and Experience

• Valid CDL class A license, 2A, 1C hoisting license or required by DOT regulation.
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent. Two years’ experience in related paid full‑time work.

Skills and Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of hazardous and safety precautions in operating equipment in this class.
• Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment operated.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions frequently of a technical nature.
• Ability to work courteously and harmoniously with co‑employees, supervisors and the public.
• Demonstrated skill in the operation of backhoes and loaders as used in road maintenance and repair.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of equipment and tools.

Physical, Motor, and Visual Skills

Physical Skills: Standing, bending, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling objects up to 50 lbs. Roughly 95% of work performed is outside in varying degrees of temperature.

Visual Skills: Routinely reading documents and operating motor vehicles and other equipment.