Job description

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Pay rate is $23.72 - $26.15 an hour based on certification and AFSCME 1386A Working Agreement.
Detailed information about the AFSCME 1386A Working Agreement including salary schedule and benefits can be found here: https://www.cityofportsmouth.com/hr/employment-contracts
The City offers a generous compensation and benefits package that includes retirement, paid time off including vacation, holidays, medical & dental insurance, flexible spending account, professional development, career growth, longevity incentives, and more!
The purposes of this position are to perform skilled municipal maintenance and construction work and operate heavy equipment as required to complete work assignments. Included are assignments such as crew leader, snow and ice control operations, street cleaning, other seasonal clearing and cleaning operations, drainage systems construction and maintenance, trench preparation and pipe laying, street repairs and paving, improving traffic and pedestrian access and sight distances, grounds maintenance, vegetation trimming, cutting and removal, excavating, back filling, loading, transporting and implementing job site and work safety procedures. Performance is subject to review according to the City's personnel plan through observation, reports and the results achieved. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Regularly operates one or more of the following pieces of heavy equipment: backhoe, bulldozer, frontend loader, roller, snow loader, trucks or similar pieces of equipment.

When working as a crew leader he/she supervises the work of semi-skilled and unskilled workers in routine maintenance and construction activities as assigned.

Operates on an emergency and seasonal basis trucks and equipment for winter snow and ice removal and control and other seasonal clean up operations.

When not engaged in heavy equipment operation, performs various skilled and semi-skilled tasks essential to public works and utility operations.

Prepares, maintains and performs job site and work safety practices.

Maintains work and equipment records.

Is subject to call out to respond to emergencies after normal working hours.

Prepares, maintains and reports work according to approved formats and procedures.

Operates and checks vehicles and equipment for correct fluid levels, pressures and general operating condition. Cleans and washes any assigned vehicles. Services equipment and makes minor field repairs and adjustments. Reports repair needs to supervisors and mechanics.

Performs such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by his/her supervisor.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Applicants for this position must have graduated from high school or have earned a graduate equivalent diploma (GED), have a strong knowledge of how to care for, operate and use heavy equipment effectively and efficiently and not less than three years experience in construction or maintenance work.
New hires must obtain before the end of their probationary period and incumbents must possess a valid commercial driver"s license, class B and have no offenses which would prohibit or restrict any insurance carrier providing coverage to the City. Must possess a NH Water Distribution License Grade I, and a NH Sewer Collection License Grade I, or the ability to acquire appropriate licensing within eighteen (18) months from the date of original appointment. Additional certifications and licensing may be required. Full Job Description
Equipment Operator- August 2022-2.pdf Disclaimer
The essential functions and duties described herein are normal for this position. They are intended as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to, or extension, of the position. Other duties may be required and assigned by the supervisor. Application Special Instructions
Finalist must complete pre-employment screening, drug testing, & background check.

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