MEO (Motor Equipment Operator)

Job DescriptionJob Description

This is an entry level, unskilled position in a town or village, involving a variety of routine heavy and light manual labor tasks, performed under direct supervision of a Department Manager or other higher-level employee. The job requires physical endurance. May be required to work outdoors in all kinds of weather, to work overtime, and to be on a rotating on- call scheduled during the winter months (MUST BE ABLE TO GET TO THIS LOCATION WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF CALL-OUT DURING WINTER SEASON)

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

· Assists with installation, maintenance, repair, and cleaning of highway, sewer or water system components and sidewalks;

· Assists in construction, patching and grading of roads, and installation of new sidewalks;

· Shovels, rakes and tamps asphalt;

· Operates snowplow;

· Digs and refills trenches for sewer and water lines, and drainage pipe;

· Excavates and backfills manually new construction and repair projects;

· Repairs, cleans and flushes culverts and basins;

· Fills motorized equipment with cement, sand, stone or oil, etc.;

· Loads and unloads vehicles and trucks;

· Directs traffic on road projects;

· Picks up dead animals for disposal;

· Repairs mailboxes, installs sign or fence posts, and assembles, sets up or removes road signs;

· May assist with painting and unskilled carpentry tasks;

· May drive pickup truck or other light vehicle for the delivery of supplies;

· May operate motor equipment as a trainee under direct supervision;

· May assist mechanic with equipment repairs, and service equipment by adding fuel, coolant and lubricants;

· May operate telephone or two-way radio for emergency dispatching

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Good knowledge of the use of hand tools; working knowledge of methods used to maintain and construct roads, sidewalks, catch basins, etc.; working knowledge of ground maintenance activities; working knowledge of building cleaning methods; working knowledge of specific hazards and safety precautions; ability to do heavy manual labor, including lifting; ability to follow instructions; ability to work under direct supervision; ability to establish good working relationships with others; ability to work under all weather conditions; manual dexterity; endurance; dependability; honesty; health and physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New York State Motor Vehicle Operator's license Class B CDL is required (or willing to obtain). Candidates will be required to take a drug test and may be required to pass a physical examination to determine ability to perform manual labor.

Company DescriptionThe Town of Mendon is a municipality.Company DescriptionThe Town of Mendon is a municipality.