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City of Medford PW10 MEO III Maint Craftsperson &Laborer in Medford, Massachusetts
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.