Motor Equipment Operator I / Laborer

Gamma Phi Omega International; Cambridge, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cambridge Department of Public Works is seeking a Motor Equipment Operator to operate various trucks and support roadway maintenance in all weather conditions.

Eligible applicants must hold a valid CDL Class B, have at least one year of driving experience, and provide a valid DOT medical certificate. A driving record and FMCSA Clearinghouse registration may be required; an on-road driving assessment will be part of the interview process.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current and valid CDL Class B.
• Minimum one year driving experience.
• Must present a valid DOT medical certificate.
• Must possess a satisfactory driving record.
• Candidates may need to provide a copy of their driving record dated within the previous six months at interview.
• Registration with FMCSA Clearinghouse may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate pick-up, dump, and panel trucks, or other vehicles up to 26,001 pounds.
• Load/unload trucks, haul materials, plow and sand highways, maintain equipment.
• Perform manual labor tasks when not operating equipment.

Skills

CDL-B

One year driving experience

DOT medical certificate

Satisfactory driving record

FMCSA Clearinghouse awareness

Job description

Explanation of Labor Service Job Type can be found on the City of Cambridge Human Resource Department's website under Tips & FAQs

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates pick-up trucks, dump trucks, and panel trucks, or other vehicles with a rated capacity of 26,001 pounds including equipment such as rubbish compactor trucks, road sweepers, snow loaders, leaf loaders, snow fighters, sidewalk rollers, and road flashers.
• Loads and unloads trucks; picks up and hauls materials; plows and sands highways; greases, oils and cleans equipment; changes tires, and performs minor maintenance.
• Also performs manual labor tasks when not working as a Motor Equipment Operator.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a current and valid Commercial Driver’s License Classification B
• Must possess one year driving experience
• Must present a valid Department of Transportation medical certificate.
• Must possess a satisfactory driving record
• Candidates must also provide, upon interview, a copy of their unattested driving record, obtainable at the RMV and dated within the previous six months
• Candidates may need to register with the FMCSA Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register
• All candidates will participate in an on-road driving assessment as part of the interview process.
• Internal applicants must have permanent civil service status.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

All labor positions, skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled in the Cambridge Department of Public Works require a combination of: Lifting between 25-100 pounds, proper bending, squatting, stretching, pushing, climbing, dragging, and pulling.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Information:

Exposure to all weather conditions. Work in a moderate to high noise level environment caused by sound of machinery or powered equipment being used. Occasional odor may occur during the course of work. Required to adhere to all safety rules and regulations as well as dress code policies. Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• Resume