Maint Equipment Operator II

The Massachusetts Military Division is looking to fill a Maintenance Equipment Operator II position at Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield, Massachusetts. The Maintenance Equipment Operator II maintains and repairs pavements and other surface areas as well as drainage structures. They will perform landscaping and grounds maintenance, operate construction and snow removal equipment, and conducts pest management operations. The Maintenance Equipment Operator works under the supervision of the Highway Maintenance Foreman IV.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Constructs and Repairs Pavements - Constructs and repairs airfield pavements, roads, curbs, surface mats, membranes, and other areas using paving and surfacing procedures. Repairs damage or defective areas by removing and replacing joints and crack sealing, surface overlays, and seal coats. Selects, uses, and applies vegetation fertilizers, mulches and topsoil.

• Operates Construction Equipment - Operates various types of construction equipment under conditions requiring knowledge, skills and techniques necessary to finish grade, level, slope, compact, and perform other construction equipment operations. Operates graders, bulldozers, front-end loaders, backhoes, rollers, dump trucks, sweepers, snow and ice removal equipment and other miscellaneous equipment to maintain runways, structures, utilities, and drainage facilities. Lifts, moves, and positions equipment and materials. The vehicles are used within or between Government installations, commercial, and industrial facilities, or over public roads. They may be used to haul cargo or passengers.

• Performs Snow and Ice Removal Operations - Performs snow and ice removal operations in clearing runways, taxiways, aprons, access roads, parking areas, warehouse storage areas and other areas designated by the Base Civil Engineer. Applies chemicals and other ice control products.

• Performs Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance – Selects, uses, and applies vegetation, fertilizers, mulches, seeding, and sodding vegetative cover. Operates tractor drawn mower for control of airfield grounds. Operates a variety of different landscaping equipment and tools.

• Operates Construction Equipment - Determines type and application of equipment to use in various constructions maintenance, and repair operation.

• Performs Operator Maintenance - Performs operator maintenance inspections to determine condition and operational reliability of equipment. Inspects, lubricates, and performs operator maintenance on construction and snow removal equipment and select civil engineering vehicles (State operated). Adjusts and changes attachments on equipment. Schedules and coordinates equipment repair and servicing with the vehicle maintenance activity and other servicing facilities.

• Performs Operator Maintenance - Performs operator maintenance inspections to determine condition and operational reliability of equipment. Inspects, lubricates, and performs operator maintenance on construction and snow removal equipment and select civil engineering vehicles (State operated). Adjusts and changes attachments on equipment. Schedules and coordinates equipment repair and servicing with the vehicle maintenance activity and other servicing facilities.

• Performs Surveys - Investigates proposed work sites to determine resource requirements. Prepares cost estimates for work requests. Coordinates plans with other civil engineering and base activities.

• Performs Recurring Maintenance - Performs recurring maintenance and seasonal overhaul on base lawn sprinkler systems and components. Drain and blowout all water lines with compressed air for cold weather months. Check system for operation and external leaks under pressure. Repairs, replaces, and adjusts system components.

• Conducts Pest Management Operations - Conducts pest management surveys to determine type and extent of