Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION:
Maintains and operates various types of heavy motorized equipment used in the maintenance, construction, and repair of the city's infrastructure and facilities; undertakes a variety of maintenance activities for public works and/or maintenance.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receive general supervision from the Supervisor, Commissioner, and Water Superintendent. Provides technical guidance to crew workers. assigned to positions of grade 10 and lower.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
-    Under supervision, operates various types of motor equipment, front-end loader, compressor, and jackhammer.
-    Performs other skilled and unskilled tasks in connection with such operations.
-    Under direction, performs tasks involving manual labor requiring the highest degree of skill in the construction, operation, and maintenance of water mains, water gates, sewers, and drains.
-    Performs tasks involving  manual labor requiring a lesser degree of skill and incidentally supervises the work or a group (not more than ten) of laborers engaged in such work.
-    Performs related work  as required.
-    During snowstorms, this position supports and assists the Highway Division with snowplowing and removal operations as needed.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Minimum:
-    High School or GED
-    2 Years of experience in the Departmental of Public Works.
License/Certification:
-    Hoisting License 2B Backhoe/Loader
-    C.D.L. Class B with Air Brake and Tank Endorsement (or six (6) months to obtain a Tank Endorsement.)

Preferred:
-    Equipment Operations Experience.

DEFINITION of HEAVY EQUIPMENT
Heavy equipment is distinguished from light equipment based on the weight/capacity of the equipment and/or nature of the work performed. The following equipment is classified as heavy:  Crawler, Tractor, Road Grader, Dump Trailer, Front End Loader ? 3 cu or larger, and Excavator.

Environmental Conditions
Indoor and outdoor environments with a wide range of weather conditions, exposure to vibrations and noise; work on slippery or even surfaces, work with electrical energy; work with and around heavy machinery; work in or near vehicle traffic; exposure to dust and fumes from motorized equipment; possible exposure to toxic chemicals; irregular working hours for inclement weather situations and other circumstances.

Physical Conditions
Essential functions may require maintaining physical, conditions necessary for sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods; moderate lifting and carrying which includes the ability to lift up to one hundred pounds; pulling, reaching, bending, climbing, and kneeling; use of fingers, both hands and legs required; must be able to distinguish colors and operate assigned vehicles.

ADDRESS ALL COVER LETTERS AND RESUMES TO
Human Resources Department
City of Medford ? Room 204
85 George P. Hassett Drive
Medford, MA 02155

Or send a cover letter and resume with the job title in the subject line to jobs@medford-ma.gov and CStout@MHMNCC.com

For the posting, please visit the City of Medford's website - www.medfordma.org

The City of Medford is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/504 Employer Residents of the City of Medford, Women, People of Color, Veterans, and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.