Heavy Equipment Operator (Highway)

CITY OF WOONSOCKET, RHODE ISLAND

Personnel Division

Employment Advertisement

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (Highway)

The City of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, Public Works Department, is conducting a search for a Heavy Equipment Operator.  Working under the direction of the Highway Division Superintendent, this individual will be responsible for operating heavy and specialized motorized equipment that requires specialized skills in a safe manner.  Specific equipment includes, but is not limited to bulldozers, forklifts, backhoes, bucket trucks, front end loaders, cranes and/or heavy grading machines used for street repair and maintenance and snowplows to clear City streets during the winter season.  The person in this position is also required to assists in the routine maintenance of all the equipment mentioned above, supervise laborers in connection with their work around all equipment mentioned above, as well as perform unskilled and semi-skilled labor work when not working on any equipment.  A high school diploma, or GED equivalent, is required.  In addition, the individual in this position must possess a CDL license, with four (4) years of demonstrated experience in the operation of heavy and specialized motorized equipment.

Application deadline:     Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Classification:     Local 670, RI Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO

Hours/Week:     40-hours per week

Salary Rate:     $801.56/week  to  $853.72/week         [M51]

Examination Date:     To Be Determined

To Apply:  The City of Woonsocket offers a competitive benefit and compensation package.  For more information on this position including a full position description and application visit the “Employment” section on the City of Woonsocket website via the following URL: 

https://www.woonsocketri.org/personnel-department/pages/employment-opportunities

Please forward your completed application and resume to Nikki Aphonphanh, Personnel Division, City of Woonsocket, 169 Main Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895.  You may email your information electronically to naphonphanh@woonsocketri.org.

A City of Woonsocket Application for Employment must be completed and one can be obtained by visiting the “Employment” section of the City’s website at www.woonsocketri.org.

About Woonsocket:  A City that upholds forward thinking principles for both employees and residents.  Located in Rhode Island’s Blackstone Valley, the City of Woonsocket is a vibrant, urban community and is surrounded by the growing suburban communities of Lincoln, Cumberland and North Smithfield, and boasts a positive business climate where City officials and the business community work together to build a strong economy.  Woonsocket is centrally located in the Boston/Worcester/Providence triangle, and home to CVS Corporation, a Fortune 500 company.

JOB TITLE:                         Heavy Equipment Operator (Highway)

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:  Public Works Department/Public Service Division

PAY GRADE/HOURS:          Grade M51 / 40-hour work week

UNION:                                  Local 670, RI Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO

POSITION SUMMARY:  Under general supervision, the Heavy Equipment Operator operates heavy and specialized motorized equipment requiring special training and skill, and does related work as required.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates a bull dozer, fork lift, backhoe, bucket truck, crane or a heavy grader in street repair, maintenance and cleaning work.
• Operates front-end loaders, snow plow, trucks and other motor equipment when required.
• Maintains and repairs motor equipment with assistance from equipment mechanic.
• Supervises laborers in work connected with equipment operation.
• Performs semi-skilled and unskilled labor work when not operating equipment.
• Perform work from a bucket truck as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:  A high school diploma or a GED equivalent, is required.  Must have four (4) years of practical experience in the operation of motorized equipment; preferably and two (2) years of service as a light or medium equipment operator with the City.  Must possess a CDL License.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES:  Thorough knowledge of the geography of the city and traffic regulations; good knowledge of the equipment to be operated and its maintenance requirements.  Skilled in the operation of heavy and specialized motor equipment of the type to be operated, mechanical ability, and carefulness.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand; use hands to finger, handles or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds or more.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An Equal Opportunity Employer