CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
AUTO EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I - HIGHWAY
$44,692.76 - $52,885.37
STEELWORKERS Pay Grade 32
Under the general direction of a supervisor or leadworker, the Auto Equipment Operator (AEO-I) performs duties in the Department of Public Works. The AEO-I operates both light auto equipment and trucks (panel, platform, and dump with a capacity exceeding five (5) tons), transports road materials, and hauls refuse, equipment, and construction materials. The AEO-I also operates lawn equipment, sands, and operates a snowplow. Assignments may be received in detail for each job to be performed or work may follow an established routine. When not operating or servicing equipment, the AEO-I performs general manual labor. The AEO-I must be available for extensive overtime during weather and service-related emergencies.
General Responsibilities: The Auto Equipment Operator I performs the following, but is not limited to:
- Operates panel, platform, and dump trucks with a capacity exceeding five (5) tons.
- Transports maintenance and construction materials.
- Hauls refuse and construction debris.
- Operates landscaping, snow removal, sanding, raking, and grading vehicles and equipment.
- Operates a backhoe to load vehicles.
- Performs general maintenance and service on equipment.
- Performs manual labor.
- May be assigned to any division of the Department of Public Works on an acting or emergency basis as needed.
- Responds to weather or service-related emergencies outside of regular working hours.
- Performs related work as required.
Desirable Abilities, Knowledge, and Skills
- Ability to operate panel, platform, and dump trucks with a capacity exceeding five (5) tons.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to keep routine records.
- Ability to solve problems related to the services of the Department of Public Works.
- Proficiency in the use of hand tools.
- Ability to perform semiskilled and skilled manual tasks.
- Ability to perform light and heavy manual labor.
- Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team to accomplish tasks.
Physical Requirements: Must possess the following to perform demanding physical tasks:
- Sufficient strength and dexterity to use landscaping and construction equipment.
- Ability to lift and move 40-50 lb. objects.
- Ability to set up and take down equipment, and load and unload vehicles.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education equivalent to completion of high school, or 3 to 5 years of experience performing manual labor in the construction field.
- Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
- Ability to perform physical work.
- Possession of a RI Hoisting Engineer’s License for loader and backhoe
- Possession of a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (with air-brake endorsement)
EXAMINATION WEIGHT*
Performance testing 50 %
Oral 50%
*Candidates must successfully pass the performance testing to advance to oral examination and continue in the process.
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Application and resume must be submitted no later than Thursday, September 21, 2023.
At the City of East Providence we celebrate the diversity of our citizenry, and are proud to encourage inclusiveness in our workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
ADA/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Posted 09/06/23
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Employment Type:
- Full Time