Maintenance Equipment Operator I

Posting number: LS_MaintenanceEO1

Department: Mass. Dept of Transportation

Job classification: Maintenance Equipment Operator I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Maintenance

Incumbents of positions in this series operate heavy power-operated equipment such as backhoes, front-end loaders and bulldozers used in the construction, maintenance and/or repair of highways, parks, etc.; operate heavy dump trucks, snow plows, sanders, tractor-drawn mowers and other equipment for highway and grounds maintenance; operate light vehicles such as passenger cars and panel trucks for transporting personnel and materials; performs routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment; maintain records and prepare reports; inspect contractual services; and perform related work as required.

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 highways, bridges, roadsides, parks and other projects.

• Operates heavy power-operated equipment such as cranes, backhoes, front-end loaders, bulldozers and catch basic machines used to construct, maintain or repair highways, parks or drainage systems.
• Operates heavy dump trucks, snow plows, sanders, sweepers or tractor-drawn mowers or sickle bars to maintain highways 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.
• Performs related duties such as loading and unloading furniture, equipment and supplies; mixing and applying material such as sand, salt, gravel, etc.

Based on assignment, you may be responsible for the following:

May operate equipment such as winches, chain saws, jackhammers and grinders.

May inspect work performed by contractors for compliance with specifications.

1 year of experience required in related work.