Light/Heavy Equipment Operator - Town of Hanover, NH : Job Details

Salary: $20.53 - $31.09 HourlyLocation : Hanover, NHJob Type: Regular Full-Time 40 hrs/weekJob Number: 00222Department: Public Works DepartmentDivision: Highway OperationsOpening Date: 09/19/2024Job SummaryThe Hanover Department of Public Works seeks qualified candidates for the position of Light or Heavy Equipment Operator. This is a full-time (40 hour/week) and benefits eligible position. We offer a highly competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, and much more!Don't have your CDL? The Town of Hanover is now paying for CDL certification, for the right candidates! Apply today, to learn more!Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, operating equipment to construct, improve and maintain roads and drainage systems; helping grade and set up base for new street construction and building sites; operating trucks to haul materials, plow snow, and clear ice from streets and sidewalks; assisting with installation and maintenance of storm drain systems, and performing routine road maintenance. Other duties as assigned.Physical Demands/Work Environment: Duties typically involve standing, walking, crouching, bending, stooping, and lifting both light and heavy objects. High degree of dexterity needed to operate and maintain job-related tools and equipment. Use of safety and protective equipment frequently required. Work is typically performed outdoors, at times in extreme cold, heat, and inclement weather.Apply: This position is open until filled. Applications must be submitted via the Town's on-line application system. For helpful tips on how to apply on-line, please select the Employment page on the All job offers contingent upon results of pre-employment background check. Criminal conviction does not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration. Each case is evaluated separately. The Town of Hanover is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Major Job Duties

• Operates heavy equipment in the maintenance and repair of town streets, including an excavator, loader, backhoe, dozer, dump truck, grader, chipper, and boom mower.
• Operates snow plows and sanding equipment.
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools, including a chainsaw.
• Installs drainage pipes and catch basins.
• Removes tree hazards.
• Builds forms; pours and finishes concrete; lays brick and block.
• Assists in traffic control at work sites.
• Patches potholes and utility cuts.
• Sets and installs road and street signs.
• Installs signs and holiday decorations.
• Responds to customer service requests; completes work orders.
• Performs pre- and post-trip vehicle and equipment inspections.
• Maintains assigned equipment; changes oil and filters; changes spark plugs; removes and installs chains, blades, and bars.
• Performs related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/ internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a driver's license valid in the State of New Hampshire for the type(s) of vehicle or equipment operated.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Knowledge of the techniques, equipment, and supplies used in street and drainage system construction and maintenance.
• Knowledge of established safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the geography of the town, including street names and locations.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of specialized equipment, tools and machinery, including an excavator, loader, bulldozer, backhoe, street sweeper, and dump truck.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Regular full-time benefits eligible position.