MEDIUM EQUIPMENT OPERATOR HIGHWAY

Job Description

Job Description

The City of Woonsocket, Rhode Island is conducting a search for a Medium Equipment Operator. Working under the direction of the Director of Public Works, the person in this position will be responsible for operating and maintaining a variety of motorized equipment used for construction, as well as street and sidewalk repairs. Operating of heavy equipment as needed. The person in this position must possess a CDL and a Hoisting Engineering License to operate a backhoe. Must have at least one (1) year prior machine operating experience.

Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Union Classification:  Local 670, RI Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO

Weekly Rate: $929.02 to $1,006.46 per week [M62B]

Hours of Work: 40-Hours

Examination Date:  To Be Determined

About Woonsocket: A City that upholds forward thinking principles for both employees and residents. Located in Rhode Island’s Blackstone Valley, the City of Woonsocket is a vibrant, urban community and is surrounded by the growing suburban communities of Lincoln, Cumberland and North Smithfield, and boasts a positive business climate where City officials and the business community work together to build a strong economy. Woonsocket is centrally located in the Boston/Worcester/Providence triangle, and home to CVS Corporation, a Fortune 500 company.

JOB TITLE:  Medium Equipment Operator (Highway & Parks)

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:   Public Works Department/Public Service Division

PAY GRADE/HOURS:  Grade M62B / 40-hour work week

UNION:  Local 670, RI Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO

POSITION SUMMARY: Under general supervision, the Medium Equipment Operator operates specialized motor equipment requiring some training and skill; and does related work as required.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates street sweeper, front-end loader and similar medium street cleaning equipment, construction equipment and maintenance equipment.
• Operates light trucks and other light street cleaning equipment, and construction equipment.
• Drives heavy equipment on occasion.
• Performs a variety of manual labor and semi-skilled maintenance work while not operating equipment.
• Makes adjustments and minor repairs to equipment operated and service equipment.
• Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS: A high school diploma or a GED equivalent, is required. Must have two (2) years practical experience in the operation of motor equipment; one (1) year as a light equipment operator for the City is preferred. Must possess a CDL license. A Hoisting Engineering License is required in order to operate a backhoe.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES: Thorough knowledge of the equipment to be operated and maintenance requirements, and geography of the City of Woonsocket and traffic regulations. Skilled in the operation of light and specialized motor equipment, mechanical ability, carefulness, resourcefulness; and physical strength.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; use hands to finger, handles or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An Equal Opportunity Employer