Motor Equipment Operator III (Water/Sewer)

Town of Brookline; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 35,789 - 50,972; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Excellent working conditions

Job summary

The Town of Brookline is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Motor Equipment Operator III in the Department of Public Works. In this role, you will operate various heavy equipment for the Water and Sewer Division, ensuring proper vehicle operation while performing necessary labor tasks.

Candidates must possess a Valid Commercial Driver's License and a MA Hoisting Engineer's License, coupled with a high school diploma and relevant experience. The starting salary is $31.49 per hour, with generous benefits and excellent working conditions.

Positions remain open until filled. The Town of Brookline is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Valid Commercial Driver's License, Class A.
• Valid MA Hoisting Engineer's License.
• 1-2 years of experience driving heavy equipment and trucks.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment like back hoes and cranes.
• Excavate broken water pipes and perform asphalt work.
• Drive sanders and plows during snow emergencies.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Driving heavy trucks

Snow and ice removal

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Heavy equipment

Jack hammers

Job description

Motor Equipment Operator III (Water/Sewer)

Department: Department of Public Works-Water

Location: 870 Hammond Street
Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467

Salary: $31.49 per hour

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

• Operate heavy equipment, such as back hoes, vactor-jet truck, crane truck, dump trucks, bobcat, front-end loaders, bucket trucks and tractor trailers; ensure that vehicles and equipment are clean and operating properly.
• Depending on division assignment, an employee may excavate broken water pipes, fire hydrants, sewer and drain pipes, and highways, assist with asphalt work, trench work, and sidewalk work, assist with the installation of fire hydrants, move heavy pipes, move plates to cover trenches, and drive trailers to haul material.
• During snow and ice emergencies, drive sanders, plows, and front-end loaders and remove snow and ice.
• Perform other labor duties when not operating equipment, including operating jack hammers, wheel barreling concrete, raking asphalt, assisting other personnel installing pipes, or other necessary tasks.
• May provide technical supervision at a job site.
• Perform similar or related work as required, or as situation dictates.

Qualifications:

You must have a Valid Commercial Driver's License, Class A; Valid MA Hoisting Engineer's License.

Other Requirements:

High school diploma; one or two years of experience driving heavy equipment and trucks; experience working on a packer, performing snow and ice removal, and using heavy equipment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Starting salary $31.49 per hour plus generous benefits and excellent working conditions. Multiple positions available. Positions open until filled. Please indicate in your resume that you have Valid CDL and Hoisting Licenses.

The Town of Brookline is an equal opportunity employer and dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce.