PW10 MEO III Maintenance Craftsperson & Laborer

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 [email protected]

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.