Heavy Equipment Operator – Parks & Grounds (CDL)

Somerville; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision care

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

The City of Somerville seeks a capable operator to run heavy equipment, load trucks, and perform plowing and sanding of sidewalks, parks, and lots. You will also perform minor maintenance, assist other Parks staff, and complete physical labor tasks as needed.

Applicants must be physically fit, able to follow instructions, and hold a valid Massachusetts Class B CDL with a clean driving record. This is a full-time, on-site role with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to receive and interpret written and oral instructions and to give written and oral reports to supervisors.
• Must be in good health, be dependable, and able to do hard physical work.
• Must possess valid Massachusetts Class B driver’s license with a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL).
• Must have a safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy motor equipment safely to perform assigned work.
• Load and unload trucks, haul material, and plow/sand sidewalks and recreation areas.
• Perform minor maintenance, greases, oils, and clean equipment; assist in Parks Division tasks.
• Engage in unskilled labor such as digging, shoveling, mowing, painting, and moving equipment.
• Respond to weather duties, snow/ice removal, and general grounds maintenance.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Physical stamina

CDL license

Job description

The City of Somerville seeks a capable operator to run heavy equipment, load trucks, and perform plowing and sanding of sidewalks, parks, and lots. You will also perform minor maintenance, assist other Parks staff, and complete physical labor tasks as needed.

Applicants must be physically fit, able to follow instructions, and hold a valid Massachusetts Class B CDL with a clean driving record. This is a full-time, on-site role with comprehensive benefits.