Maintenance Equipment Operator I

Maintenance Equipment Operator I

Posting:                                 September 2023

Start Date:                             ASAP

Position Number:                  FY24-08

Application Deadline:            10 November 2023

Division:                                Operations

Union Affiliation:                  AFSCME Unit II

Supervision received:            Associate Director of Facilities

General responsibilities: The basic purpose of this work is operate heavy power-operated equipment such as backhoes, front-end loaders and bulldozers used in the construction, maintenance and/or repair of highways, parks, etc.; operate heavy dump trucks, snow plows, sanders, tractor-drawn mowers and other equipment for highway and grounds maintenance; operate light vehicles such as passenger cars and panel trucks for transporting personnel and materials; perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment; maintain records and prepare reports; inspect contractual services; and perform related work as required.  Position is designated as “essential personnel.”

Qualifications and requirements: Applicants must possess the ability to communicate in an oral and written manner. Applicants must possess physical stamina and endurance including the ability to lift and carry heavy objects up to 40 pounds, stand or walk for extended periods of time, and climb and work from ladders. Ability to operate a motor vehicle and heavy power-oriented equipment used in excavating, grading and related maintenance activities. Knowledge of types and uses of snow removal and ice control equipment.  Ability to read and interpret documents such as plans, specifications, blueprints, drawings, schematics, job layouts, etc. Must possess a valid Massachusetts Class 3 Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Salary:  Biweekly:  $1,667.36 (Group 13/Step 1) / Annual:  $43,351.36 (Group 13/Step 1)

*Shift and Area of Assignment:  Monday –Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

  *Initial training schedule only – subject to change according to Administration          

Application deadline: 10 November 2023.  To apply, please submit a cover letter, a resume, an MMA Employment Application, Affirmative Action form, and the contact information of three (3) professional references. These forms are located on the employment quick link on our website: www.maritime.edu. Application materials may be saved, attached, and sent electronically to hr@maritime.edu.  Alternatively, you may submit application materials by USPS to:  Human Resources Department, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532.  Finalist must complete a pre-employment physical, drug screening, background check, and COVID-19 vaccine verification.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage members from historically underrepresented communities, women and veterans to apply.