Equipment Operator II
Salary
$50,086.40 - $72,592.00 Annually
Location
COMF, 311 North State St, Concord, NH
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2027-04
Department
General Services
Opening Date
07/02/2026
Description
Actively Hiring an Equipment Operator II for the City of Concord!
You will enjoy opportunity for career advancement and specialty assignments complimented by competitive wages and comprehensive benefits; all packaged in a great location! You and your family would have the benefit of:
We are proud to be a NH Veteran-Friendly Business. We will pay for your schooling to upgrade to a CDL-A!
DEPARTMENT: General Services Department - Highways & Utilities Division
TYPICAL WORK SHIFT/SCHEDULE: Days, Monday - Friday, Overtime is a requirement.
STARTING SALARY RANGE: $24.67 - $27.91 hourly. Top of pay scale is $34.90
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Open until filled. Will review applications daily!
A City Application is required. Applications may be completed online at www.concordnh.gov. For more information on applying, please call the Human Resources Department at (603) 225-8535 (voice) or TTY at 800-735-2964 or 7-1-1.
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Job Summary:
Performs work involving operating complex construction, grounds maintenance, and right-of-way equipment. Operates backhoe for water line repairs and helps in the ditch in making these repairs. Repairs and maintains roads, fields, and rights-of-way; lays out and maintains graves; performs cemetery and grounds maintenance; performs traffic control duties; performs minor repairs and maintenance on equipment. Requires overtime.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.)
Operates complex construction equipment in the maintenance of the water distribution system. Operates backhoe, tandem axel dump truck, vactor machine, tapping machines and other equipment used for water distribution maintenance. Labors in the ditch in making these repairs as well as minor maintenance on the equipment.
Operation and maintenance of fire hydrants.
Operates complex construction and maintenance equipment such as tandem axle dump trucks, tractor trailers, sand or gravel hoppers, front end loaders, steel wheel rollers, skid steers, and backhoes in order to transport material and perform maintenance activities.
Operates pothole patching vehicle insert. Supervises operations of pothole patching crew members.
Operates lawn tractors and other right-of-way maintenance equipment in order to mow and edge grass, trim trees and shrubbery, chip wood, and plant seed and fertilizer.
Lays out graves, including digging, removing soil, lowering coffin, filling in, and dressing with artificial turf; sets foundations and pours cement; sets corner posts and markers; responds to complaints of sunken graves, posts, markers, etc.
Performs other general grounds maintenance duties such as preparing beds, planting flowers, removing dead flowers and shrubbery, and emptying trash barrels.
Performs road, field, and right-of-way repair and maintenance activities such as shoveling, raking, hauling, mixing, digging, and picking up materials, debris, and dirt.
Assists with traffic control at road construction sites by directing traffic and assisting other equipment operators in maneuvering equipment.
Operates trucks and equipment for winter snow removal and other seasonal clean-up operations on an emergency and seasonal basis.
Performs minor routine maintenance on equipment such as checking oil and fluid levels, checking tire pressure, and checking belts.
Completes required forms and records associated with area of assignment.
Overtime is required of all positions within this class specification.
Provides work guidance to co-workers as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED; and one year of related experience; or any combination of education, training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid New Hampshire Class (B) Commercial Drivers License with air brake endorsement.
May be required to possess valid New Hampshire Class (A) Commercial Drivers License with air brake and/or other appropriate endorsement.
Supplemental Information
MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Tandem Axel Dump Truck
Front-End Loader
Plow Truck
Jack Hammer
Table Saw
Sweeper
Trimmer
Lawn Tractor
Hedge Trimmer
Chipper
Backhoe
Tow Behind Vactor
Hand and Shop Power Tools
Truck Mounted Hot Box Snow & Ice Removal Tools & Equipment
Other Various Construction/Maintenance Equipment
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
Park and grounds maintenance techniques.
Rules and precautions related to roadway and equipment safety.
Techniques and practices used in road and right-of-way repair and maintenance activities.
Techniques and practices used in the maintenance of a water distribution system.
Skill in:
Operating various light and heavy construction/maintenance and right-of-way equipment.
Operating, maintaining, and using heavy motor equipment including operation of such equipment over rough, icy, and unstable surfaces.
Performing simple routine maintenance on equipment.
Performing repair and maintenance on right-of-way.
Performing and repair of water distribution system appurtances.
Mental and Physical Abilities to:
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Perform duties while standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping.
Frequently lift light and heavy objects.
Climb ladders.
Use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
Distinguish between shades of color.
Working Conditions:
While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb, balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; exert 20 to 50 pounds of force.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include: distance vision, ability to discriminate between colors, and ability to adjust focus.
While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.
This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.
Our organization is committed to ensuring fair treatment, access, and opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability, socioeconomic status, age, religion or other social identities in accordance with state and federal law. We recognize that each individual brings a unique perspective that is informed by their life experience and identity. Our organization is committed to recruiting and retaining the best qualified individuals based on a holistic review of their knowledge, skills, experience, understanding, communication and abilities.
City of Concord
Human Resources Department
Benefits Summary
BENEFLEX PROGRAM SUMMARY (Effective July 1, 2025)
Employee compensation consists of two parts - direct wages and benefits. The City of Concord provides a "flexible benefit plan" or "cafeteria benefit plan" known as "BENEFLEX". This plan offers a range of benefit choices in the areas of: Health Plans, a Dental Plan, Life Insurance, a Medical Flexible Spending Account, a Dependent Care Reimbursement Account as well as Accident/Sickness (Disability) Plans.
The City provides each full-time employee with benefit dollars, subject to annual City Council appropriation, for use in purchasing both medical and dental benefits, based on Federal eligibility guidelines. The exception to the Federal eligibility guideline falls under Healthcare Reform's Affordable Care Act with regard to adult dependent children between the ages of 19-26. The Affordable Care Act requires employers offering dependent coverage to cover adult children between the ages of 19-26, regardless of student status. Selection of additional benefits, such as a medical plan with a more expensive premium, flexible spending accounts or increased life insurance, may be paid for through payroll deduction on a pre-tax basis. If there is money left over from an employee's benefit dollars after benefit selection, it is treated as taxable income. Benefits take effect on the first of the month following hire date. An orientation/enrollment session with a full explanation of the Beneflex plan and its options is held once each month for new employees or as needed when new employees arrive.
Because of the tax implications, this type of a benefit program is governed by Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Service Code. The Beneflex "Plan Year" is July 1 through June 30. After initial new employee enrollment, changes in benefit selections are only allowed during the group re-opening period just prior to each plan year, within 30 days of a birth, adoption, death, marriage, divorce, a change in the employment status of the employee or employee's spouse or within 60 days of a loss of Medicaid coverage or loss of coverage under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Wellness Program
The City of Concord continuously strives to offer comprehensive, responsive, and flexible health benefit plans and programs. All full-time employees and City-insured spouses are eligible to participate in the City's Wellness Program.
In partnership with its insurers, the City of Concord is pleased to offer employees a unique opportunity to improve their overall health and create a healthier lifestyle utilizing an online platform. The City provides dollars ("wellpoints"), which can be used to offset the employee share of health insurance premiums. Wellpoints are earned for your participation in:
Wellpoints earned the previous Wellness year (June through May) will be awarded at the end of May. If an employee does not need the additional wellpoints to purchase medical insurance, they may be used for other aspects of the Beneflex program or just received as cashback in their paychecks.
Research has clearly shown that promoting health and fitness at the workplace and at home helps employees reduce the rate of premium increases and related health insurance costs, improve overall participant health, reduce stress levels, and become wiser health care consumers. The potential value of wellness programs to employers is just as impressive, with results such as reduced absenteeism, lower healthcare costs, improved employee morale, reduced employee turnover, better customer service, and enhanced employee recruitment. It is a win-win situation for everyone and it is fun!
Current Options Available Under Beneflex Program Include:
Health Care Plans
Three plans are available through Harvard Pilgrim:
Dental Insurance Plan
One plan is available through Delta Dental:
Provides full coverage on certain diagnostic and preventive services, and limited coverage on certain restorative, prosthodontic (bridges, crowns, etc.), surgical, endodontic, periodontic, orthodontic coverage, and emergency services.
Vision Insurance Plan
One plan is available through Delta Vision:
Provides coverage on a wide range of services (routine eye exams, glasses, contact fittings, evaluations and lenses) and offers additional savings on non-prescription sunglasses and laser vision correction. This plan is voluntary and is available through a post-tax payroll deduction.
Life Insurance Plans
Core coverage offered through UNUM with a benefit equal to one year's base salary (up to a $150,000 max) is funded by the City. Employees may upgrade in $1,000 increments with a minimum of $10,000 up to a maximum of $500,000 by funding the premium difference themselves. Additionally, employees are able to purchase spousal life insurance in $5,000 increments up to a maximum equal to the employee coverage, not to exceed $500,000 and/or child life insurance coverage in $2,000 increments up to $10,000.
Income Protection Plans
The Income Protection Plan is provided at no cost and includes a sick leave program, Short-Term Disability Insurance, and Long-Term Disability Insurance. The Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance is offered through UNUM and provides employees with a portion of their income when out of work for a non-work related injury or an illness beyond an initial elimination period.
NH Paid Family & Medical Leave (NH PFML)
Provides a 60% wage replacement (up to the social security wage cap) for up to six weeks per year (after an initial 7-day elimination period) for absences from work for covered common life events such as:
NH PFML will run concurrently with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) when the employee qualifies for both programs. If the employee is eligible for workers compensation, they will not qualify for PFML benefits for this same event. If the employee qualifies for Short-Term Disability, they will not qualify for PFML benefits for the same days absent. This leave can be used intermittently.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)*
A FSA can be set up for Health or Dental Care expenses, allowing an employee to set aside a predetermined amount of money on a pre-tax basis and be reimbursed for eligible expenses under the IRS code. Permanent part-time employees may also participate in this benefit at their own expense.
Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
A Dependent Care Reimbursement account can be set up for dependent care expenses, allowing an employee to set aside a predetermined amount of money on a pre-tax basis and be reimbursed for eligible expenses under the IRS code. Permanent part-time employees may also participate in this benefit at their own expense.
Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account (LPFSA)
A limited purpose FSA can be set up for Dental and Vision Care expenses only, allowing an employee to set aside a predetermined amount of money on a pre-tax basis and be reimbursed for eligible expenses under the IRS code. This is only available to those employees enrolled in a qualifying High-Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA).
Health Savings Account (HSA)
A savings account, used in conjunction with a High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), allowing an employee to set aside a predetermined amount of money on a pre-tax basis to cover out-of-pocket qualified medical expenses. An employer may also contribute to this account.
must be enrolled in a High-Deductible Health Plan through the city.
OTHER BENEFITS
Annual (Vacation) Leave
Generally speaking, most employees accrue annual leave at the rate of approximately 10 hours per month during their first year of employment, with accruals increasing at certain anniversary dates thereafter. Most employees on an 8 hour schedule will begin to earn 25 days starting in their second year on a monthly pro-rated basis. There is no waiting period to begin earning annual leave. Annual leave accruals are earned on the 1st of the month for the prior month, provided there have not been more than 5 days of non-pay in that prior month. For any month where more than 5 days of non-pay occur, there will be no accrual earned for that month. The Personnel Rules & Regulations, departmental approval procedures, and/or any applicable collective bargaining agreement should be referred to for details.
Paid Holidays
Subject to the terms of applicable collective bargaining agreements and/or the Personnel Rules and Regulations, employees generally observe 12.5 paid holidays each year. The holiday schedule is posted on the city's internal website under Benefits.
Retirement - Pension System (mandatory participation)
Upon employment, all full-time employees (35 hours or more) are enrolled in the New Hampshire Retirement System with a mandatory pre-tax payroll deduction each week of 7% of their gross income (11.55% for Group II Police employees and 11.8% for Group II Fire employees). The City also makes contributions to the New Hampshire Retirement System on behalf of full-time employees. The rate of contribution varies by Group I and II membership, as follows:
Group Rate as of 7/1/25
Employees (Group I) 13.53%
Police Officers (Group II) 31.28%
Firefighters (Group II) 30.35%
Retirement - Investment Opportunities (voluntary participation)
Three additional options for retirement savings are 457 deferred compensation plans managed by MissionSquare Retirement (formerly ICMA-RC - International City Management Association Retirement Corporation), PFPOPE and Empower and are available through payroll deduction. A traditional Roth IRA managed by the MissionSquare or a Roth 457 managed by Empower and PFPope are also available through payroll deduction.
Accident/Critical Illness Plans
Two plans are available through Allstate offering cash benefits payable upon the event of an accident or diagnosis of a critical illness or condition. This benefit is voluntary and available through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Legal and ID Theft Plan
Two plans are available through Legalshield providing the option of either Legal services or ID Theft Protection plans. This benefit is voluntary and is available as a post-tax payroll deduction.
Merit Pay Plan
Employees are eligible for a merit pay increase, typically one step on the applicable wage schedule, upon satisfactory completion of their probationary period and annually thereafter (again subject to satisfactory performance).
Employee Perks
Family Pool Pass for City Employees, Non-Concord Residents
Go to the Parks and Recreation office at 14 Canterbury Rd, show your work badge or picture id. This is a family pass but you must be the one to sign up initially. Parks and Recreation will confirm current employment on a roster. You will receive a specific color employee pass that you will use to gain entrance at all open City Pools and the Splash Pad.
Beaver Meadow Golf Course Guest of Member Rate
Employees will need to register with the Proshop to obtain a household account. Every employee will need photo ID, proof of employment (badge or paystub) and email address. Once they have completed that task, they will check in through our normal processes and receive the employee rate.
Concord Public Library Card for City Employees, Non-residents
Employees will need to go to any of the three branches to obtain a non- resident library card. You will need to bring photo identification and your name will be checked against the active employee roster. Once confirmed, your Concord Public Library card application will grant you full library usage while employed. The pass must be renewed and will be set to expire each August 31st of the current year.
This document is a summary, only for purposes of providing general information to job applicants, and is subject to periodic revision by the Human Resources Department. It does not constitute any sort of guarantee, commitment or contract for any aspect of the Beneflex Program or the Personnel Rules & Regulations, which are also subject to change. The Beneflex Program is administered by the City of Concord at its sole discretion, subject to annual City Council appropriation and any applicable collective bargaining agreements.
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Check the appropriate box to identify equipment, machines, and tools which you can operate or use with proficiency and special skills, licenses, certifications that you possess which will relate to the type of work you are applying for. If you have both Training and Experience in a given area, check both boxes.
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Do you have a high school diploma or a GED?
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Do you have a NH Class A Commericial drivers license with air brake endorsement?
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Check which answer best describes your experience with heavy equipment such as: bobcat, backhoe, and /or loader?
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How many years of experience do you have with plowing streets with a 10 wheel dump truck with plows; wings and sanders (or bigger) ?
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How many years of experience do you have with grading dirt roads with a grader?
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How many years of experience do you have plowing roads with a grader?
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How many years of experience do you have excavating around utilities (ie. gas, water, sewer)?
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How many years of experience do you have performing asphalt paving of trench patches, potholes or road paving?
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How many years of experience do you have installing catch basins, drain pipes or road culverts?
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How many years of experience do you have operating a rubber tired excavator?
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How many years of Supervisory Experience do you have?
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List all motor vehicle operators licenses presently unexpired: (State, Type, License Number, and Expiration Date)
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Provide Complete Accident Record for Past 3 years: (Dates, Nature of Accident (head-on, rear-end, etc.)
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Indicate all Traffic Convictions for Past 3 years (other than Parking Violations)
Required Question
Employer City of Concord (NH)
Address 41 Green St
Concord, New Hampshire, 03301
Phone 603-225-8535
Website http://www.concordnh.gov