Winter 24/25-Seasonal Maintenance Equipment Operator I (Stony Brook Maintenance Facility)

POSITION INFORMATION:
 

MEO I

Stony Brook Maintenance Facility:

11/22/24-03/15/25 (18 weeks) @ 40 hrs:

SHIFT VARIES/WEEKENDS REQUIRED, 1 position(s)-

About the Department of Conservation and Recreation:

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.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

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

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

Incumbents of 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, highways, parks, etc.; will operate heavy dump trucks, snow plows, sanders, tractor-drawn mowers and other equipment for highway and grounds maintenance; will operate light vehicles such as passenger cars and panel trucks for transporting personnel and materials; will perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment; will maintain records and prepare reports and perform related work as required.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Operates heavy power-operated equipment such as backhoes, front-end loaders, bulldozers and catch basin machines used to construct, maintain or repair roadways, parks or drainage systems.

Operates heavy dump trucks, snow plows, sanders, sweepers or tractor drawn mowers to maintain roadways and grounds.

Performs routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment such as lubricating, fueling, cleaning and checking tire pressure, battery, oil, water and coolant levels.

Maintain records and prepare reports on such matters as vehicle use, mileage, destinations, accidents, gas and other vehicle expenses.

Performs such duties such as loading and unloading equipment and supplies; mixing and applying materials such as sand, salt, gravel, etc.

Operates such equipment such as winches, chain saws, jackhammers and grinders.

May inspect work performed by contractors for compliance with specifications.

Receive direct supervision from employees of higher grade who provide instruction, assign work and review performance for effectiveness.

Perform related work as required.

LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

·        Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

·        Possession of a current and valid 2A Massachusetts Hoisting license (This is referred to in the Job Specs as Mass. Class C Equipment Operators License)

·        Possession of current and valid CDL license (This is referred to in the Job Specs as a Mass. Class 2 Motor Vehicle Operators License)

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