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Commonwealth of Massachusetts Human Resources Division Class Specification Maintenance Equipment Operator Series 9/87 Page  PAGE 4 I. MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SERIES: Maintenance Equipment Operator I Maintenance Equipment Operator II II. SUMMARY OF SERIES: Incumbents of positions in this series operate heavy power-operated equipment such as backhoes, front-end loaders and bulldozers used in the construction, maintenance and/or repair of highways, parks, etc.; operate heavy dump trucks, snow plows, sanders, tractor-drawn mowers and other equipment for highway and grounds maintenance; operate light vehicles such as passenger cars and panel trucks for transporting personnel and materials; perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment; maintain records and prepare reports; inspect contractual services; and perform related work as required. The basic purpose of this work is to operate heavy power-operated and other equipment used in excavating, grading and other activities to construct, maintain and/or repair highways, bridges, roadsides, parks and other projects. III. ORGANIZATIONAL LEVELS: Maintenance Equipment Operator I is the entry-level service job in this series. Maintenance Equipment Operator II is the second-level service job in this series. IV. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES COMMON TO ALL LEVELS IN SERIES: 1. Operates heavy power-operated equipment such as cranes, backhoes, front-end loaders, bulldozers and catch basin machines used to construct, maintain or repair highways, parks or drainage systems. 2. Operates heavy dump trucks, snow plows, sanders, sweepers or tractor-drawn mowers or sickle bars to maintain highways and grounds. 3. Performs routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment such as lubricating, fueling, cleaning and checking tire pressure, battery, oil, water and coolant levels, etc. 4. Maintains records and prepares reports on such matters as vehicle use, mileage, destinations, accidents, gas and other vehicle expenses, such as fuel, repa