Starting pay range is $24.96 - $27.52 an hour (plus on- call pay) per the AFSCME 1386A Working Agreement. Detailed information about the AFSCME 1386AWorking Agreement including salary schedule and benefits can be found here: https://www.cityofportsmouth.com/hr/employment-contracts
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There are two (2) openings for Equipment Operator I. One (1) in the water division and One (1) in the stormwater division.
NATURE OF WORK
The purposes of this position are to perform skilled municipal maintenance and construction work and operate heavy equipment as required to complete work assignments. Included are assignments such as crew leader, snow and ice control operations, street cleaning, other seasonal clearing and cleaning operations, drainage systems construction and maintenance, trench preparation and pipe laying, street repairs and paving, improving traffic and pedestrian access and sight distances, grounds maintenance, vegetation trimming, cutting and removal, excavating, back filling, loading, transporting and implementing job site and work safety procedures. Performance is subject to review according to the City's personnel plan through observation, reports and the results achieved.
For full job description and to apply, please use this link: https://cop.criterionhcm.com/jobs/481/1/#564