Motor Equipment Operator Laborer

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Department: Department of Public Works
Supervisor: Public Works Director
Union Status: Union
Salary:$20.30, $25.72 CDL, $27.56 CDL & Class 2A/1C (hourly)
Position: Full-time
Hours: 40 hrs./wk.
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Under the general supervision of the Public Works Director, the MEO Laborer operates heavy motorized equipment and performs duties in the care and maintenance of Town streets and sidewalks, public lands and buildings throughout the Town of Dracut. Specific worksites and assignments may vary to meet the needs of the Town as assigned by the Public Works Director or designee.

Works under the direct supervision of the Public Works Director following established rules, regulations, and policies to complete assigned tasks according to a prescribed time schedule.

The essential functions or duties listed below are illustrations of the type of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Operates any motor driven equipment including trucks, tractors, road rollers, rotary snow fighters, tar distributors, road sweepers, leaf loaders, road flushers, hoisting equipment and hydraulic equipment, pay loaders, and any and all Town owned equipment.
• Loads and unloads trucks, picks up and hauls materials, plows and salts streets, sidewalks, roadways, and parking lots and any other area designated by the Public Works Director or designee.
• Greases, oils and cleans equipment, changes tires, and performs minor preventative maintenance.
• Performs a variety of generalized labor duties including but not limited to shoveling snow, digging holes and other excavation, cleaning litter and debris from streets, masonry, and any other work assigned by the Public Works Director or his designee.
• Trims shrubs and trees along sidewalks and roadways, mows grass using hand or power equipment, removes snow and ice and applies salt either manually or using small powered equipment.
• Performs other related duties as required by the Public Works Director or designee.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1-2 years related experience desirable
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to perform heavy lifting in excess of 50 lbs.
• Knowledge of hazards associated with the trade
• Ability to work well with others and the general public
• Must have a good work history and be dependable and reliable

• Must have a valid MA Class B CDL or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire, and ability to obtain Class 2A/1C hydraulic license within one (1) year of hire
• Good driving history required

The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must meet the physical demands for Commercial Drivers as set forth under 49 CFR 391.41 as follows:
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The…