Equipment Operator

**POSITION -** Equipment Operator **NUMBER OF POSITIONS** - 1 **LOCATION** - **CNG**- CT - East Hartford - Meadow St**HOURLY RATE RANGE:** $41.86 – 49.00***Responsibilities**** Must learn operating routine of all earth-moving equipment used by the Company and must be capable of obtaining entry-level operating proficiency within three months.* Is responsible for minor repairs and general maintenance of earth-moving equipment, including greasing, oiling, refueling, and assisting with other major repairs, as required.* Performs work of other classifications when not operating earth-moving equipment.* Learns and assists in duties of higher classifications as to qualify for promotion.* Works in field at times without direct supervision.* May involve handling hazardous waste. Training will be provided by the Company to meet requirements of 40 CFR 265.16.*\\* Any applicant transferring into the department or filling this position from the outside will be required to provide after-hours and weekend emergency coverage on a rotating basis (on-call coverage).***THIS IS A DOT SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION. ANY APPLICANT TRANSFERRING INTO THIS DEPARTMENT FROM A NON-SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION WILL BE REQUIRED TO PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN.*****Skills and Requirements**** Must be able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.* Must have elementary knowledge of gasoline and diesel motors and automotive equipment.* Must have some experience in operation and repair of construction & automotive equipment.* Must have a good degree of mechanical ability and knowledge of earth-moving equipment.* Must have a CDL **B** license and possess a good driving record.* Must have the aptitude and skill to operate all Distribution Division equipment and tools in a safe and fully satisfactory manner.* Must have knowledge of the layout of the streets within the territory served by the Company.* Must be able to perform the duties of other classifications and to assist crew when not operating earth-moving equipment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Avangrid