Heavy Equipment Operator - Highway Equipment & Drains - Town of Lexington

• Operates a variety of motorized maintenance and construction equipment as assigned (e.g., front-end loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, snowplows, tractors, etc.) to assist with construction, repair, and/or maintenance projects.
• Operates mechanical and other non-grade-determining equipment (e.g....., air compressors, power saws, paint machine, concrete mixer, jackhammers, etc.) related to assigned maintenance, construction, and repair projects.
• Participates in snow and ice removal and treatment operations, sometimes after normal work hours; participates in other inclement weather operations and services; assists in coordination and monitoring of contractual snow removal crews.
• Ability to participate in the repair, maintenance, construction, snow removal, and cleaning of town roads, sidewalks, curbing, drainage facilities, catch basins, manholes, and/or other related facilities and infrastructure.
• Maintains and cares for all equipment, machinery, and vehicles used during work assignments; regularly performs preventative maintenance tasks; reports required maintenance and repair of equipment and vehicles to Road Machinery personnel. 
• Ability to participate in the installation of traffic signs and markings.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and work continuously under varying weather conditions, perform strenuous manual labor tasks related to assigned responsibilities, understand and follow oral and written instructions, and adhere to safety practices and procedures.
• Possession of a valid MA Hoisting Engineer hydraulics license, 2A or higher, is preferred.
• Possession of a valid commercial CDL class B driver’s license with general knowledge & airbrakes is preferred. 
• Willingness to take initiative when performing assignments and duties. Ability to communicate in a courteous, professional, and respectful manner with the general public and fellow employees. 
• Ability to work independently and as a team member in the Highway, Equipment & Drains Division to achieve department goals and objectives.

Lexington was first settled in 1642 as a farming community that was part of Cambridge. It became the parish of Cambridge Farms in 1691, and was incorporated as a separate town in 1713. The town experienced rapid housing development after World War II with the growth of the Boston urban area and the decline of agriculture.While the town is primarily residential, a number of industries and commercial establishments employ more than 16,000 people in Lexington. Services and manufacturing are the two largest employment sectors. The major shopping area is the central business district. Lexington Center is a well-maintained area with retail stores, professional offices, banks, and restaurants.Lexington has always been blessed with an active citizenry, and participation of new as well as long-term residents is always encouraged. Town government provides a variety of opportunities for community involvement.