Highway Maintenance Crafts Worker/Heavy MEO

Labor Service Job TypeUnder the supervision of the Working Supervisor performs skilled manual work requiring journeyworker level skills in the construction and repair of roads, streets, and sidewalks; and journeyworker level work in masonry, carpentry, and other related construction work; does excavating, bracing, and grading; spreads stone; rakes asphalt; constructs cement and brick sidewalks; sets edge stones; repairs utility covers and drains; operates motor vehicle equipment with a rated capacity of 26,001 pounds including asphalt hot box truck, pickup trucks, dump trucks, and panel trucks and performs other semi-skilled and unskilled manual tasks necessary for performance of work. May supervise a small crew of workers at a lower skill level such as laborers, helpers, and maintenance workers. Performs other duties as required from time to time including snow and other inclement weather or emergency duties.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Minimum requirements:Minimum of two years of experience in the construction and repair of roads, streets, and sidewalks required. Experienced journey level skill in masonry, carpentry, and other related construction work.Must possess a current and valid Massachusetts Commercial Driver's License Classification B licenseMust present a valid Department of Transportation medical certificateMust possess a satisfactory driving record. Candidates must also provide, upon interview, a copy of their unattested driving record, obtainable at the RMMV and dated within the previous six months.Candidates may need to register with the FMCSA Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse candidates will participate in an on-road driving assessment as part of the interview processInternal applicants must have a permanent civil service status.Additional benefits:Competitive Health, Dental and Vision benefitsVacation and sick leave eligibleSick Incentive Pay eligible3 Personal Days14 Paid HolidaysAdditional compensation above regular OT pay for all overtime hours working in snow or salting operationsPhysical demands/work environment: All labor positions, skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled in the Cambridge Department of Public Works require a combination of: lifting between 25-100 pounds, bending, squatting, stretching, pushing, dragging, and pulling. Employee will be exposed to all weather conditions and will 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. Employee is required to adhere to all safety and dress code policies.Required documents:Resume