Heavy Equipment Operator - CDL & Hoist License

Somerville; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision care

Long-term disability

Life insurance

MBTA pass

Free Bike membership

Job summary

City of Somerville seeks a motivated equipment operator for the Highway Yard to safely operate a range of city-owned machines, from sweepers to backhoes. Responsibilities include loading, plowing, maintenance, and light labor tasks in all weather.

Valid Class B CDL with Hoist Engineer Class 2B or ability to obtain within 120 days is required; candidate must pass a practical test and maintain a good driving record. Competitive benefits and union perks accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Receive and interpret written and verbal instructions from supervisors.
• Use tools of trade safely and in a workmanlike manner.
• Must possess CDL Class B license with valid driving record and Hoist Engineer Class 2B or obtain within 120 days.
• Must be healthy and able to perform hard physical work in varying weather.
• Must pass a practical test and be able to work with city staff using basic computer tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate motorized equipment (sweepers, trucks, snow fighters, front end loaders, backhoes) safely.
• Load/unload trucks, haul materials, plow and sand highways, and perform minor maintenance.
• Perform unskilled labor (digging, shoveling, lifting up to 50 pounds).
• Assist with general yard duties and work in various weather conditions.

Skills

CDL Class B/valid license

Hoist Engineer Class 2B

Computer literacy

Job description

City of Somerville seeks a motivated equipment operator for the Highway Yard to safely operate a range of city-owned machines, from sweepers to backhoes. Responsibilities include loading, plowing, maintenance, and light labor tasks in all weather.

Valid Class B CDL with Hoist Engineer Class 2B or ability to obtain within 120 days is required; candidate must pass a practical test and maintain a good driving record. Competitive benefits and union perks accompany the role.