CITY OF WOONSOCKET, RHODE ISLAND
Personnel Division
Employment Advertisement
Water Heavy Equipment Operator
The City of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, Public Works Department, Water Division, is conducting a search for Water Heavy Equipment Operator. Working under the direction of the Water Division Superintendent, the individual in this position will be responsible for operating heavy and specialized motor equipment requiring special training and skill. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following: operating a grader in street repair, maintenance and cleaning work, snow plowing as needed, maintenance and repair of motor equipment, supervising laborers in work connected with equipment operation, as well as performing semi‑skilled and unskilled labor work when not operating equipment. A high school diploma, or a GED equivalent, is required. Must possess a hoisting engineering license, with four (4) years of experience operating motor equipment, preferably, including two (2) of those years either as a light or medium equipment operator. Must possess a Class 1 Distribution Operator License within one (1) year of employment; and possess a Class B CDL License and a Hoisting Engineer License within six (6) months of employment.
Application Deadline: Friday, July 26, 2024
Classification: Local 670, RI Council 94
Salary Range: $1,027.65 to $1,095.60 per week [M73]
Hours/Week: 40-hours per week
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:
Please forward your completed application and resume to Nikki Aphonphanh, Personnel Division, City of Woonsocket, 169 Main Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895. You may send 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
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: Water Heavy Equipment Operator
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Public Works Department/Water Division
PAY GRADE & HOURS: Grade M73 / 40-hour work week
UNION: Local 670, RI Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO
POSITION SUMMARY: Under general supervision of the Water Division Superintendent, the Water Heavy Equipment Operator operates heavy and specialized motor equipment requiring special training and skill, and does related work as required.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Operates a backhoe or heavy grader in street repair, maintenance and cleaning work.
· Operates front-end loaders, snow plow, trucks and other motor equipment when required.
· Assists the equipment mechanic in the maintenance and repair of motor equipment.
· Supervises laborers in work connected with equipment operation.
· Performs semi-skilled and unskilled labor work when not operating equipment.
· Performs other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS : A high school diploma or a GED equivalent, is required. Must possess a Hoisting Engineering License, with four (4) years of experience operating motor equipment; preferably including two (2) of those years as a light or medium equipment operator. Must possess a CDL License or must possess a Class 1 Distribution Operator License within one (1) year of employment; and possess a Class B CDL License and a Hoisting Engineer License within six (6) months.
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 maintenance requirement. Skill in 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
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $1,027.65 - $1,095.60 per week
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