Somerville, MA30+ days ago
Working knowledge of the following: • Principles and practices pertaining to the correct, proficient, and safe operation of equipment and assigned vehicles • Applicable State, Municipal, and Department rules and regulations pertaining to safe operation of assigned motor equipment • Rules, regulations, and applicable laws relative to job-related safety • Principles and practices for the operation and maintenance of sewer systems • Demonstrated ability to: • Recognize conditions requiring maintenance and repair • Exercise proper professional and technical judgment • Operate equipment with a high degree of skill and efficiency • Read and follows the specifications on interpret engineering blueprints and maps and specifications as they pertain to municipal sewer and sewer systems and recognize the need for referral to determine safe excavation • Regularly enter and make observations in manholes, pump stations, sewer lift stations, trenches, and other confined spaces • Work alone or with others without close supervision • Comply with all related Federal, State, City, and Department policies and provisions • Frequently lift, move, push, pull, and/or carry up to 50 lbs • Occasionally lift, move, push, pull, and/or carry up to 100 lbs • Balance, stoop, bend, and crouch • Reach and handle tools with both hands • Work under varying weather conditions • Perform duties of this job description on scheduled and unscheduled overtime. Overview of Total Rewards: • 4 weeks annual vacation for non-union positions • Union positions vary by contract • Please note, police officers are members of the SPEA union • Public Health Nurses are part of Union A (SMEA) • Medical insurance through the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) - 80% of premium costs paid by City • Dental coverage low and high plans through Cigna • Vision care through Vision Service Plan (VSP) • Long term disability through Sun Life • Group and voluntary life insurance through Boston Mutual • Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending through Benefit Strategies • Deferred compensation plans through a choice of three vendors • Free, confidential services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided by E4Health • Annual cancer screening & wellness release • Somerville Retirement Pension System • Tuition reimbursement • MBTA pass program • FREE Blue Bikes membership • Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).