Heavy Motor Equipment Operator

Responsible for operating and maintaining a variety of heavy motor equipment not requiring a special license, under general supervision. Performs routine labor duties, record keeping, and responds to inquiries.

• Operate heavy motor equipment such as dump trucks, street sweepers, snowplows, sanders, and other equipment.
• 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 routine and skilled labor 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.
• 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.
• Work any emergency as directed by the Chief of Streets or designee.

• Must possess a valid Massachusetts Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Must possess any and all licenses required by the Massachusetts Dept. of Public Safety to operate heavy motor equipment.
• Boston residency required.
• Must exercise good judgment and focus on details as required by the job.
• Must be available to work any assigned shift in any assigned location.
• Must be willing to work any emergency as directed by the Chief of Streets or designee.