Equipment Operator III

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The City of Concord is looking for a Equipment Operator III position.  The right individual will have a strong work ethic and enjoy working with a dedicated team. Not only will you continue building your skills you will have the opportunity to give back to your community by servicing the roads and utilities of Concord.  As a key member of our team you and your family will enjoy an excellent, flexible ,benefits package, including a defined benefit retirement plan. 
 
DEPARTMENT:  General Services Department - Highways & Utilities Division
PAY:  $49,920.00 - $67,121.60 Annually

TYPICAL WORK SHIFT/SCHEDULE:   Days, Monday - Friday, Overtime is a requirement.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: 
Open until filled.  Applications will be reviewed daily as we are eager to fill this critical position.
 
A City Application is required. Applications may be completed online at www.concordnh.gov.  For more information on applying, please call the Human Resources Department at (603) 225-8535 (voice) or TTY at 800-735-2964 or 7-1-1.
 
Comprehensive Benefits:

Health Care Plans
Three plans are available through Harvard Pilgrim:
  • Harvard Pilgrim HealthCare HMO 500 ($25 copay)
  • Harvard Pilgrim HealthCare Elevate Health (T1-$25 copay/T2-Deductible then 20% coinsurance)
  • Harvard Pilgrim HealthCare HMO High-Deductible HSA ($2000/$4000 Deductible)
Health Savings Account (HSA)**
A savings account, used in conjunction with a High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), allowing an employee to set aside a predetermined amount of money on a pre-tax basis to cover out-of-pocket qualified medical expenses.  An employer may also contribute to this account. 
**must be enrolled in a High-Deductible Health Plan through the city. 
 
Dental Insurance Plan
One plan is available through Delta Dental:
Provides full coverage on certain diagnostic and preventive services, and limited coverage on certain restorative, prosthodontic (bridges, crowns, etc.), surgical, endodontic, periodontic, orthodontic coverage, and emergency services.

Vision Insurance Plan
One plan is available through Delta Vision:
Provides coverage on a wide range of services (routine eye exams, glasses, contact fittings, evaluations and lenses) and offers additional savings on non-prescription sunglasses and laser vision correction.  This plan is voluntary and is available through a post-tax payroll deduction. 
 
NH Paid Family & Medical Leave (NH PFML)
Provides a 60% wage replacement (up to the social security wage cap) for up to six weeks per year (after an initial 7-day elimination period) for absences from work for covered common life events such as: 
  • An employee’s own serious health condition when disability coverage does not apply
  • An employee to bond with a child during the first year of birth, including placement for adoption or fostering
  • An employee to care for a family m ember with a serious health condition
  • Any qualifying urgent demand or need arising out of the fact that the employee’s spouse, child or parent is a covered military member on covered active duty
  • An employee to care for a covered service member with a serious injury or illness if the employee is the service member’s spouse, child, parent or next of kin
NH PFML will run concurrently with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) when the employee qualifies for both programs.  If the employee is eligible for workers compensation, they will not qualify for PFML benefits for this same event.  If the employee qualifies for Short-Term Disability, they will not qualify for PFML benefits for the same days absent.    This leave can be used intermittently.
 

Job Summary:
 
Performs work involving operating and driving heavy, complex equipment.  Repairs, maintains, or clears roads, fields, landfills, and rights-of-way; performs traffic control duties; performs minor repairs and maintenance on equipment.  Operates special function vehicles under limited supervision.  Serves as lead worker for less experienced workers.  Requires overtime. 
 Examples of Duties:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.)

Coordinates the activities of a work crew in the absence of supervisor; enters employee work information into database in the absence of supervisor.

Verifies sites through Dig-Safe program in the absence of Foreman.

Operates complex and heavy equipment such as back-hoes, excavators, and compactors.

Inspects equipment and vehicles before use; completes load slips to record weight of loads, time of trip, and mileage.

Operates special heavy equipment such as road grader for excavating desired elevations and contouring road.

Operates trucks and equipment for winter snow removal and other seasonal clean-up operations on an emergency and seasonal basis.

Operates lawn tractors and other equipment in order to mow and edge grass, trim trees and shrubbery, chip wood, and plant seed and fertilizer.

Performs minor routine maintenance and field adjustments on equipment such as checking oil and fluid levels, checking tire pressure, and checking belts.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Organization: 
City of Concord
Type: 
Employment
Post Date: 
Friday, August 9, 2024
Close Date: 
Friday, October 18, 2024
Salary: 
$24 to $32.27, DOE