Motor Equipment Operator

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking a staff member to operate light and medium vehicles under supervision, transporting people and materials as needed. The role requires a Class II license, 1 year of related experience, and Boston residency.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, performing manual labor when not driving, and ensuring vehicles are safe. The position may involve responding to CMR cases and emergencies as directed by the Chief of Streets.

Qualifications

• Must have a current Massachusetts driver's license.
• Minimum 1 year of related field experience.
• Must be a Boston resident.
• Ability to exercise good judgement and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate light and medium vehicles per license requirements.
• Load, unload, and transport materials and equipment.
• Perform manual labor when not driving.
• Empty trash dumpsters daily.
• Mix, load, and deliver ice and snow-melting materials.
• Maintain vehicle in a safe operating condition.
• Follow health and safety codes and keep area clean and secure.
• Respond to Constituent Relationship Management (CMR) cases.
• May use mobile technology to communicate with supervisors.
• Assist other Public Works divisions as needed.
• Work emergencies as directed by the Chief of Streets.

Job description

Operates light and medium automotive and other motor equipment not requiring special skills, under supervision of job titles in a higher rank. Operates a passenger car, station wagon, half-ton pick-up truck, three-quarter ton panel truck, or other types of trucks having requirement of a Class II License by the Mass Registry of Motor Vehicles.

Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To

Operation of light and medium vehicles (see above in the general statement)

will be required and various types of motorized grass and weed cutters.

Loads and unloads trucks; transports people, material, and equipment to and from work; performs manual labor work when not operating vehicles.

Empties trash dumpsters on a daily basis.

Mix, load, and deliver ice and snow-melting materials.

Ensures vehicle and its components are in an acceptable operating condition to ensure safe revenue and non-revenue operation.

Follows appropriate work practices and operating procedures to ensure compliance with applicable health and safety codes and standards, and keeps work area and equipment and tools clean, neat, orderly, safe, and secure.

Responds to and handles Constituent Relationship Management (CMR) cases.

May use mobile technology to communicate with supervisors and inspectors regarding Constituent Relationship Management (CMR) 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 have and maintain a current Massachusetts driver's license.

Must have 1 year of experience in related field.

Must be a Boston resident.

Ability to exercise good judgement and focus on details.

• There is no Benefit Code