Heavy Motor Equipment Operator & Public Works Laborer

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, snow plows, sanders, etc.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Respond to and handle Constituent Relationship Management cases.
• May use mobile technology to communicate with supervisors and inspectors regarding Constituent Relationship Management cases.
• Support other Public Works Divisions as requested.
• Perform related work as required.

Required to work all emergencies as directed by the Commissioner.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

• 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).
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
• Applicants must be available to work any assigned shift in any assigned area.

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: AFSCME RA1-13

Hours per week: 40

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