Heavy Motor Equipment Operator

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Massachusetts seeks a skilled equipment operator under general supervision to manage heavy machinery including dump trucks, snowplows, and loaders. You will also perform routine labor tasks, maintain logs, and respond to resident inquiries.

The role requires a Massachusetts CDL, Boston residency, and availability for any shift. You may assist other Public Works divisions and respond to emergencies as directed by supervisory staff.

Qualifications

• Must possess Massachusetts CDL and any licenses required by the Mass. Dept. of Public Safety to operate heavy motor equipment.
• Boston residency is required.
• Must be able to work any assigned shift and location.
• 1 year of related work experience within the 10 year period immediately prior to filing this application.

Responsibilities

• Operate a wide variety of heavy motor equipment (dump trucks, snowplows, etc.).
• Operate light and heavy hydraulic equipment.
• Prepare routine records, logs and reports.
• Respond to inquiries and complaints from residents and contractors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good judgment

Communication

Job description

Under general supervision, operates and has responsibility for one of a wide variety of heavy motor equipment not requiring a special license (other than a Commercial Driver's License) or unusual skill, such as dump trucks, street sweepers, snowplows, sanders, etc.

Operate light and heavy motorized and hydraulic equipment such as heavy trucks, front-end loaders, backhoes, tractors, sweepers, pavers, rollers, bucket trucks, and other equipment

Perform some routine and skilled laboring duties at intermediate levels

Prepare routine records, logs, and reports

Respond to daily inquiries, requests, and complaints from residents, contractors, etc.

Operate snow plowing, removal, sanding, and salting equipment

Maintain work areas in a clean, safe, and operable condition and adhere to applicable safety and health rules and regulations

Responds to and handles Constituent Relationship Management cases.

May use mobile technology to communicate with supervisors and inspectors regarding Constituent Relationship Management cases

Supports other Public Works Divisions as requested.

Performs related work as required.

Required to work any emergency as directed by the Chief of Streets or designee

Must possess any and all licenses required by the Mass. Dept. of Public Safety to operate any heavy motor equipment, including a valid Massachusetts Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Boston Residency Required.

Must have the ability to exercise good judgment and focus on details as required by the job.

Applicants must be available to work any assigned shift, in any assigned location.

There is no Benefit Code

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Do you have 1 year of experience in related work within the 10 year period immediately prior to filing this application?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question