Winter24/25 Seasonal Maintenance Equipment Operator I - Horseneck Beach

POSITION INFORFORMATION:
Title: Seasonal Maintenance Equipment Operator I
Location: Horseneck Beach State Reservation
Start date:  ASAP
End date:   3/15/24
# of Positions:  1

Please note, if you are selected for this position and will be working less than 90 days, the position will automatically revert to a short-term position.

Our short-term positions are not part of the salary scale that is advertised within this job posting.  Should this position revert to a short-term seasonal position (less than 90 days), your salary rate will be discussed with you during the interview phase of the process.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation manages one of the largest and most diverse state parks systems in the nation and protects and enhances natural resources and outdoor recreational opportunities throughout Massachusetts. The DCR system includes over 450,000 acres of parks, forests, water supply protection lands, beaches, lakes, ponds, playgrounds, swimming pools, golf courses, skating rinks, trails and parkways.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks applicants for the position of Seasonal Maintenance Equipment Operator I.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Safety Sensitive Positions require that the employee participate in the DCR Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing Program Policy and may be subject to a Pre-placement and Random DOT Drug and Alcohol testing. 

Incumbents in this position will operate heavy power-operated equipment such as backhoes, front-end loaders and bulldozers used in the construction, maintenance and/or repair of roadways, parkways, parks, etc.; operates heavy dump trucks, tractor-drawn mowers, surf rakes and other equipment for beach, highway and grounds maintenance; operates light vehicles such as passenger cars and panel trucks for transporting personnel and materials; performs routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment and maintains records  

The basic purpose of this work is to operate heavy power-operated and other equipment used in excavating, grading and other activities to construct, maintain and/or repair roadways, parkways, roadsides, parks, beaches and other projects.

Schedule and shift are at the discretion of the supervisor. Salary is based on a 40 hour/week schedule. May be required to work weekends/holidays. Working outside in all types of weather is required.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

-Operates heavy power-operated equipment such as cranes, backhoes, front-end loaders, bulldozers used to construct, maintain or repair roadways, parkways, parks or drainage systems.
-Operates heavy dump trucks, tractor-drawn mowers, and surf rakes to maintain roadways, parkways and grounds.
-Performs routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment such as lubricating, fueling, cleaning and checking tire pressure, battery, oil, water and coolant levels, etc.
-Maintains records and prepares reports on such matters as vehicle use, mileage, destinations, accidents, gas and other vehicle expenses, such as fuel, repairs, etc.
-Loads and unloads equipment and supplies; mixes and applies materials such as sand, salt, gravel, etc.
-Ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervise staff.
-Performs related work as assigned.