NEOGOV · 5 days ago
Medium Equipment Operator- Highway
Rochester Public Works, NH
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$43K/yr - $61K/yrNEOGOV is a company focused on public service, and they are seeking a Medium Equipment Operator for the Department of Public Works. The role involves operating heavy construction and maintenance equipment, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring effective service delivery to the public.
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Responsibilities
Performs a variety of routine and repetitive tasks, with work checked during progress and upon completion for satisfactory performance
Operates heavy construction and maintenance equipment (backhoes, loaders, grader and excavator) when needed
Drives trucks in all kinds of public works construction, maintenance and repair operations
Loads, unloads and transport material, tools, supplies, equipment and workmen. Assists with winter operations
May service and follow prescribed preventive maintenance procedures on assigned equipment
Operates other equipment of comparable weight and complexity, such as small sidewalk rollers or tractor plows, gang mowers, compressors, brush cutters, two-wheel drive tractors including front-end loader/backhoe attachment and mechanical street sweeper
Performs manual work in digging and in backfilling excavations
Handles heavy materials on construction, maintenance and repair projects. Patches streets and walks with hot top, cement, etc
Mows and rakes grass; trims shrubbery
Sweeps and removes materials in street or sidewalk cleaning programs. Cleans storm sewers and catch basin; Cleans and rods sanitary sewers
Shall perform labor incidental to the work of operating assigned equipment and shall customarily perform any and all labor services to fit any and all needs of the public work department
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees and the public. Performs similar or related work, as required, or as situation dictates
Attendance is an essential function of this position
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or its equivalent
Experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of the mechanics and operation of equipment
Possession of a valid CDL-A driver's license with Tanker Endorsement – O Restriction
Considerable knowledge of functions, operating techniques and maintenance of heavy construction and maintenance equipment
Knowledge of street surfacing materials, including asphalt and aggregates, and street paving processes
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to detect needed repairs and make necessary operation adjustments
Good mechanical ability
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Skill in the operation of all types of heavy equipment
Moderate to heavy physical effort required in performing work
Occasionally required to move (push, pull, lift or carry) objects weighing up to 50 pounds
Ability to lift heavy objects and to occasionally perform some strenuous work under varying weather conditions
Ability to walk, stand, stoop and crouch for long periods of time
Ability to talk, listen and hear
Normal vision requirements including the ability to adjust focus at close and distant vision
Benefits
Paid holidays
Time off
Medical
Dental
Retirement
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Optional supplemental life and dependent life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$700MKey Investors
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2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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