Equipment Operator – Highway

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Equipment Operator – Highway

Duxbury DPW, Highway

AFSCME Council 93, Local 1700

Non-exempt, full-time, benefit eligible

Grade 4

$24.98-$32.40 per hour, in eight steps

40 hours per week, plus additional hours as participation in Town-wide weather or emergency operations required.

Operations Manager

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Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, two (2) years of full time comparable work experience and prior and demonstrable ability to deal effectively with fellow employees, supervisors and the general public or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Valid Driver's License (Required)
• CDL Class B license 2B & 4E Hoisting License

75% town/25% employee paid: health insurance;
Blue Cross and Blue Shield PPO & HMO plans

• Defined benefit pension
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Pay
• Personal Days
• Sick Leave
• Clothing and Cleaning Allowance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending account

Assists supervisor in any and all phases of the work, performs skilled work as determined and assigned by supervisor. Makes frequent contact with co-workers and residents requiring calm, clear and courteous communication.

Works under the general supervision of the Highway supervisors. Operates equipment based on supervisor’s general instructions who reviews performance for skill and efficiency and assist in cases of difficulty.

Supervises temporary or seasonal employees as assigned.

Employee has regular access to confidential information of the department. Confidentiality must be maintained with regard to this information and in accordance with Department Policy and the Public Records Act.

Consequences or errors, missed deadlines or poor judgment may include adverse public relations, monetary loss, legal repercussions, labor/material costs, personal injury, jeopardize programs, and danger to public health/safety.

Guidelines may be given verbally, or through administrative or organizational policies or directives. Employee is expected to weigh efficiency and relative priorities in performing tasks to handle emergency situations and ensure public and environmental safety.

The work consists of the practical application of a variety of concepts and practices.

Employee interacts frequently with Town employees and the public. Excellent customer service skills are required involving courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, two years of full time comparable work experience and prior and demonstrable ability to deal effectively with fellow employees, supervisors and the general public or any equivalent…