Heavy Motor Equipment Operator II (Hwy/San)

Brooklinema; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Job summary

The Town of Brookline DPW invites applications for a Heavy Motor Equipment Operator (MEO II) to join the Highway and Sanitation Division. This role performs skilled and manual tasks, operating dump trucks, street sweepers, and other heavy equipment, and supporting snow and ice operations as needed.

Responsibilities include pothole and road repairs, vehicle inspections, sanitation collection, and assisting in emergency response.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of experience operating heavy trucks and equipment, preferably in construction, utility, roadway, or sanitation work.
• Experience in snow and ice operations preferred.
• Valid Massachusetts CDL, Class B.
• Valid MA Hoisting Engineer’s License.

Responsibilities

• Operate dump trucks, front-end loaders, street sweepers, sanitation packers, and other heavy vehicles and equipment.
• Transport personnel and materials; perform pothole, sidewalk, and road repairs.
• Conduct regular vehicle inspections and support snow plowing and sanding.
• Assist in trash, yard waste, and dumpster collection and emergency response operations as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL Class B

Hoisting Engineer’s License

Job description

The Town of Brookline DPW Department is seeking a reliable and skilled Heavy Motor Equipment Operator (MEO II) to join our Highway and Sanitation Division. This position performs a variety of manual and skilled labor tasks related to road maintenance, sanitation, snow and ice operations, and the operation of heavy equipment.

Schedule - Tuesday to Saturday - 7 AM to 03:30 PM

Duties include operating dump trucks, front-end loaders, street sweepers, sanitation packers, and other heavy vehicles and equipment; transporting personnel and materials; performing pothole, sidewalk, and road repairs; and conducting regular vehicle inspections. Responsibilities also include trash, yard waste, and dumpster collection, snow plowing and sanding, and supporting emergency response operations as needed.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1–2 years of experience operating heavy trucks and equipment, preferably in construction, utility, roadway, or sanitation work
• Experience in snow and ice operations preferred
• Valid Massachusetts CDL, Class B
• Valid MA Hoisting Engineer’s License

Hourly rate: $28.86 plus generous benefits and excellent working conditions. This position is open until filled.