Motor Equipment Operator & Power Laborer

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

Job summary

The City of Boston is seeking a labor-service worker in Public Works to operate light and medium automotive equipment and assist with related manual tasks. You will drive trucks requiring a Class II license, perform loading/unloading, and support CRM case responses.

Applicants must have one year of related experience and a current Massachusetts driver's license. Boston residency is required. The position offers 40 hours per week under AFSCME RA1-8L, with union benefits.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a related field.
• Must have and maintain a current Massachusetts driver's license.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.

Responsibilities

• Operate light and medium automotive and other motor equipment under supervision.
• Load and unload trucks; transport people, materials, and equipment to and from work.
• Perform manual labor when not operating vehicles and keep areas clean and safe.
• Respond to CRM cases and may use mobile tech to coordinate with supervisors.
• Support other Public Works divisions as requested.
• Work emergency shifts as directed by leadership.

Skills

Driver's license

Attention to detail

Good judgment

Job description

INDIVIDUALS WISHING TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION MUST COMPLETE THE CIVIL SERVICE LABOR SERVICE REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR THE POSITION AT http://www.mass.gov/hrd/macs IN ADDITION TO COMPLETING THE CITY OF BOSTON CAREER CENTER APPLICATION.

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

• 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 (CRM) cases.
• May use mobile technology to communicate with supervisors and inspectors regarding Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) 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 one (1) year of experience in a related field.
• Must have and maintain a current Massachusetts driver's license.
• Must have the ability to exercise good judgment and be able to focus on detail as required by the job.

Boston Residency Required

Terms:

• Union/Salary Plan/Grade: AFSMCE RA1-8L
• Hours per week: 40