Motor Equipment Operator II - Brookline, United States - Town of Brookline

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  • The Brookline DPW is seeking candidates for Motor Equipment Operator II to provide heavy equipment operation and manual labor relating to the activities of the Water and Sewer Division.
  • Operates vehicles, including dump trucks, front-end loaders, crane truck, catch basin cleaner, and sewer cleaner /vactor /jetting truck; operate plow trucks during snow removal emergencies; conduct safety inspections of vehicles to ensure proper operation; operate equipment at sewer and water construction sites and haul and transport materials.
  • Assist pipe layers and craftspersons with tasks related to water and sewer services; install new water services, repair broken water lines and water mains; assist contractors with copper water line installations; operate tapping machine; repair broken catch basins and sewer covers; assist in clearing sewer blockages.
  • Assist in excavations and backfill of utility trenches; make connections of water pipes, sewer pipes and drainage pipes.
  • Perform snow plowing and snow removal tasks as assigned.
  • High school diploma; one or two years of experience performing labor and driving heavy equipment and trucks; experience working on construction projects and specific experience in sewer and/or water repair and maintenance or other utility projects; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Valid Commercial Driver's License, Class B; Valid MA Hoisting Engineer's License.
  • Ability to drive and operate potentially dangerous equipment, assist other personnel on projects, lift heavy objects, recognize maintenance or repair needs of vehicles and equipment, and read plans and diagrams.