Heavy Motor Equipment Operator

Job Title

Under general supervision, operates and has responsibility for one of a wide variety of heavy motor equipment not requiring a special license (other than a Commercial Driver's License) or unusual skill, such as dump trucks, street sweepers, snowplows, sanders, etc.

Operate light and heavy motorized and hydraulic equipment such as heavy trucks, front-end loaders, backhoes, tractors, sweepers, pavers, rollers, bucket trucks, and other equipment. Perform some routine and skilled laboring duties at intermediate levels. Prepare routine records, logs, and reports. Respond to daily inquiries, requests, and complaints from residents, contractors, etc. Operate snow plowing, removal, sanding, and salting equipment. Maintain work areas in a clean, safe, and operable condition and adhere to applicable safety and health rules and regulations. Responds to and handles Constituent Relationship Management cases. May use mobile technology to communicate with supervisors and inspectors regarding Constituent Relationship Management 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 possess any and all licenses required by the Mass. Dept. of Public Safety to operate any heavy motor equipment, including a valid Massachusetts Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Boston Residency Required.

Must have the ability to exercise good judgment and focus on details as required by the job. Applicants must be available to work any assigned shift, in any assigned location.