Town of Edgartown | Highway Department

Mechanic / Heavy Equipment Operator | $34.99-$46.07/hour

Applications, position requirements, and full job descriptions are available at edgartown-ma.us or in the Human Resource Office. Please send completed applications to HR@edgartown-ma.us or P.O. Box 5130 ATTN: Human Resources, Edgartown, MA 02539. The Town of Edgartown is an equal opportunity employer. Positions are open until filled.

HIGHWAY

HEO/Mechanic/Operator

DEFINITION

Position provides skilled labor and equipment operation functions for the Highway Department. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Serves as Mechanic for the Highway Division;

• Maintains fleet of earth moving and excavation equipment, heavy duty dump trucks, pickup trucks, street sweeper, snow removal equipment, specialty equipment and mowers;

• Repairs and maintain vehicles; performs technical diagnostics, complex, extensive and general maintenance and repairs;

• Fabricates, welds and fits steel to make repairs;

• Maintains a library of service manuals for all vehicles and equipment;

• Maintains inventory of spare parts and tools;

• Coordinates repairs beyond the scope or capacity of this position;

• Recommends purchase of mechanical supplies, tools, vehicle parts and components, and equipment;

• Operates a variety of vehicles and equipment as required to perform required functions for the Highway Department, including street sweeper, lawn mower, backhoe, excavator, loader, grader, grinder, snow plow, and others;

• Picks up litter along roadways, mows lawn, trims trees, and ensures for the cleanliness and maintenance of town streets;

• Patches streets, sidewalks, and cleans drainage lines;

• Installs or repairs pipes for drainage, installs catch basins, removes stumps and rocks;

• Repairs bridges, fences, and guardrails;

• Loads bulk materials on trucks, such as salt, sand, or other materials as needed for construction projects;

• Grades dirt roadways as maintenance procedure, grades roadways in preparation for re-paving;

• Cuts brush along roadways to keep overgrowth from inhibiting visibility, cuts, and maintains brush at town owned facilities and parks; feeds material into grinder or chipper for disposal;

• May be required to supervise the work of employees assigned to a work crew;

• Ensures that all safety precautions are followed while performing work;

• Performs a CDL circle check; lubricates, adds oil, inflates tires and otherwise services equipment to ensure proper operation; reports any malfunctions to supervisor, and may assist in making minor repairs and maintenance;

• Prepares for and responds to seasonal challenges including snow removal, snow and storm water, flooded areas, trees down, construction projects, and repair and maintenance of equipment and machinery;

• Participates in all snow and ice removal operations and other emergencies;

• Performs a variety of related duties.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Under general direction, employee works independently to plan and prioritize the majority of work, in accordance with standard practices. Employee is expected to solve most problems of detail or unusual situations by adapting methods or interpreting instructions accordingly. 

ACCOUNTABILITY

The nature of work or the operation of large or complex equipment means that errors could be have larger consequences such as significant monetary losses, waste of material, damage to buildings, equipment or unsafe conditions.

JUDGMENT

The work involves numerous practices, procedures, or instructions that govern the work and which requires additional interpretation. Judgment is needed to locate, select and apply the most pertinent practice, procedure or guideline.

COMPLEXITY

The work consists of a variety of duties which generally follow standardized practices, procedures and protocols. The sequence of work, technology needed and/or the procedures followed vary according to the nature of the work to be performed. 

NATURE AND PURPOSE OF CONTACTS

Relationships are primarily with co-workers, vendors and the vehicle service department managers, involving frequent explanation, discussion or interpretation of practices and procedures, in order to render service, plan or coordinate work efforts, or resolve problems. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School diploma and two – three year of related public works and/or mechanical experience. Training and certification as a Mechanic is required; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 

Required: Valid Class B CDL driver’s license, and Hoisting License 2B.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, AND SKILLS

Must have extensive knowledge of equipment and vehicle maintenance and repair.

Must have knowledge of diesel and gasoline engine repair, hydraulic systems, air brake systems, air conditioning systems and electrical systems

Must have knowledge of materials, methods, and current practices essential to the maintenance of town streets, and roadways and preventative maintenance of equipment

Must have skill in operating department vehicles and equipment safely and efficiently

Must have the ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions; work independently and perform duties as assigned; perform the physical requirements of the position in all weather conditions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The nature of duties may involve continuous presence of unpleasant or irritating elements, such as considerable noise, odors, chemical fumes, dust, smoke, heat, cold, oil, dirt or grease. Work may be continually performed outdoors, regardless of weather conditions. 

PHYSICAL, MOTOR, AND VISUAL SKILLS

Physical Skills

Work requires moderate to strenuous intermittent physical strength and effort daily, such as lifting heavy objects, carrying the object(s) and stacking them or moving them. In addition, pulling, pushing, standing or walking for the full work day may also be involved. A great deal of physical effort must be exerted at this level. 

Motor Skills

Duties may involve assignments requiring application of hand and eye coordination with finger dexterity and motor coordination.

Visual Skills

Visual demands require routinely reading documents for general understanding and analytical purposes.