Company Name: City of Pittsfield
Location: Pittsfield, MA

The City of Pittsfield seeks a qualified individual to fill the position of Highway Maintenance Craftsperson. The Craftsperson operates any piece of motor driven equipment including trucks with a rated capacity over 9 tons, backhoes, front end loaders, and other specialized equipment required in public utility construction and maintenance. The operation of such equipment will fall under duties assigned including but not limited to: storm water systems and street system maintenance, excavation, road construction and maintenance, snow and ice removal, salting/sanding, ground maintenance, and related public works maintenance tasks. In addition, the Craftsperson will perform daily servicing and maintenance on equipment assigned that may include incidental related welding, and will work and direct other employees at a lesser skill level.

Salary: $15.61 – $17.43 per hour.
40 hours per week
Monday-Friday, 7:30AM – 4:00PM.

Qualifications:

• Two years’ acceptable and related experience in, and working knowledge of, operating heavy construction motorized equipment; Strong working knowledge of construction methods, techniques, equipment, materials and safety practices used in a Public Services Department.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• At minimum, shall hold a valid Class B CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements, and a hoisting license Class 1C (telescoping booms without cables), Class 2B (backhoe and front-end loaders), Class 4E (catch basin cleaner) and Class 4G (specialty lawn mower). All licenses suitable for use in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

To apply, if interested, please visit careers page at: https://CityOfPittsfield.Hyrell.com