Heavy Motor Equipment Operator II (Water & Sewer)

Town of Brookline; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Brookline is seeking a Heavy Motor Equipment Operator II to join the Department of Public Works. This role involves operating heavy equipment for water and sewer division tasks, including excavations, repairs, and snow removal. Candidates should have experience with heavy machinery and hold valid licenses, ensuring safety and efficiency in their operations.

Benefits

Good working conditions

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience with heavy equipment and trucks preferred.
• Construction and utility project experience valued.
• Ability to operate potentially dangerous equipment and assist personnel.

Responsibilities

• Operate dump trucks, front-end loaders, and other heavy machinery.
• Conduct safety inspections of vehicles and equipment.
• Assist in excavations and repairs for water and sewer services.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Safety Inspections

Manual Labor

Education

High school diploma

Valid Commercial Driver's License, Class B

Valid MA Hoisting Engineer's License

Job description

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The Brookline DPW is seeking candidates for Heavy Motor Equipment Operator II to provide heavy equipment operation and manual labor related to the activities of the Water and Sewer Division.

The responsibilities include operating vehicles such as dump trucks, front-end loaders, crane trucks, catch basin cleaners, and sewer cleaners/vactors/jetting trucks. Operates plow trucks during snow removal emergencies, conducts safety inspections of vehicles, operates equipment at sewer and water construction sites, and transports materials. Installs new water services, repairs broken water lines and mains.

Assists pipe layers and craftspersons with water and sewer services tasks, installs new water services, repairs water lines and mains, assists contractors with copper water line installations, operates tapping machines, repairs catch basins and sewer covers, and clears sewer blockages.

Assists in excavations and backfills utility trenches; makes connections of water, sewer, and drainage pipes.

Performs snow plowing and removal tasks as assigned, and other related work as required.

Qualifications: High school diploma; 1-2 years of experience with heavy equipment and trucks; construction and utility project experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid Commercial Driver's License, Class B; Valid MA Hoisting Engineer's License. Ability to operate potentially dangerous equipment, assist personnel, lift heavy objects, recognize maintenance needs, and read plans and diagrams.

Starting salary: $28.29 per hour plus benefits and good working conditions. Open until filled.