Heavy Equipment Operator

 

Town of North Stonington is currently looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description:

Employee must be able to perform all duties in operation of heavy equipment to include operation of tractor trailers on Connecticut highways. Employee may be required to work in a lower-class position on occasions as needed for daily operations. Employee is required to keep town’s equipment in good operating status to include general daily maintenance (greasing / washing) and reporting of any defects. Employee must be able to work all hours of the day, holidays, weekends, multiple days in succession due to weather related events and be willing to work in in-climate weather. Employee must be able to complete tasks with little supervision and be able to complete daily assignments without direction.

Position scheduled Tuesday - Friday, 7:00am-3:00pm & Saturdays 8:00am-4:00pm

Qualifications:

Applicants must hold a valid CDL Class A license with a good clean driving record, valid medical certificate. Applicants should have experience in the construction and/or driver’s field. Applicants must have general knowledge of Connecticut and Federal Motor Vehicle Laws with the operation of a commercial motor vehicle. 

Applicant should have experience and/or general knowledge of the operation and/or lubrication of tractor trailers, bull dozers, loaders, excavators, and various hand / power tools.

Applicants must be able to properly lift, push, pull or move up to 100 pounds, shovel, rake, wash and grease equipment, climb in and out of vehicles on a daily basis. 

Mechanical experience of equipment and/or welding experience preferred but not required.

Benefits:

Full time union position with benefits

Apply:

Applicants can submit their application and Resume before October 24nd, 2018.

Town of North Stonington

40 Main St, North Stonington, CT 06359

Attention: Highway Department

Or via email highway@northstoningtonct.gov