Heavy Equipment Operator II (Hwy/San)

ZipRecruiter; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Public Works is seeking a Heavy Motor Equipment Operator II in Newton. This role involves operating sanitation vehicles and conducting safety inspections, ensuring vehicles are clean and functional. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, relevant driving experience, and necessary licenses.

Benefits

Generous benefits

Excellent working conditions

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience performing labor work and driving heavy equipment.
• Experience working on construction or utility projects; snow and ice removal.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Operate sanitation vehicles and other heavy equipment.
• Conduct safety inspections of vehicles.
• Transport personnel and materials to job sites.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Driving heavy equipment

Labor work

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Commercial Driver’s License, Class B

MA Hoisting Engineer’s License

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

The Department of Public Works Highway and Sanitation Department is seeking candidates for Heavy Motor Equipment Operator II. Performs a range of labor activities, operates sanitation vehicles, front-end loaders, street sweepers, packers and other equipment; transport personnel and materials to and from job sites; conduct safety inspections of vehicles to ensure they are clean and operating properly including sanitation trucks. Heavy equipment operation and manual work relating to the activities of the Highway and Sanitation Division. Operate truck used to pick up dumpsters at schools and town buildings.

Qualifications:

High school diploma; one or two years of experience performing labor work and driving heavy equipment and sanitation trucks; experience working on construction projects, roadway projects or utility projects and performing snow and ice removal; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid Commercial Driver’s License, Class B and MA Hoisting Engineer’s License required.

Starting salary $28.29 hourly plus generous benefits and excellent working conditions. Open until filled.