Heavy Motor Equipment Operator; HMEO, Truck Driver, R4 Streets

Job Description

The Heavy Motor Equipment Operator (HMEO) provides laborer and equipment utilization functions for the department. Responsibilities include operating heavy trucks and unskilled laborer’s tools required for work projects and ensuring safe and efficient operation of vehicles and machinery in support of the Public Works Department
- Highway Division. Work is performed on loud to very loud construction sites and employee is exposed to outdoor weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and moving mechanical parts more than 2/3rds of the time and toxic or caustic chemicals and extremes of heat and cold up to 1/3rd of the time. Employee is required to talk, listen, use hands, and reach with hands and arms more than 2/3rds of the time and to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.

Employee frequently lifts up to 60 pounds and occasionally lifts up to or more than 100 pounds. Normal vision is required for this position. Equipment operated includes trucks in excess of 26,001 pounds, pneumatic tools, and hand tools.

• Safely and efficiently operates medium and heavy‑du

• High school diploma or equivalent and one to three years of experience operating heavy trucks and equipment preferred; an equivalent combination of education or experience may be considered
• Valid Massachusetts driver’s licence
• Class B Massachusetts Commercial Driver's Licence (CDL) required;
  Class A preferred.
• Must be able to perform duties safely and efficiently
• Must be able to operate heavy trucks in a safe manner in accordance with department safety guidelines
• Must be able to detect mechanical problems, maintain vehicles and equipment, and help perform minor repairs as needed
• Must be able to understand and follow spoken and written instructions
• Must be able to perform strenuous physical work over a period of time as detailed in the Job Description, which includes lifting, carrying, and placing heavy objects often under adverse weather conditions

• Health insurance - 75% employer sponsored
• Dental insurance
• Two (2) weeks of vacation time per year
• Annual step increases (up to the maximum of the grade)
• Annual cost of living adjustments (COLA)
• Longevity payments after 5 years of continuous service
• 12.5 paid holidays per year
• $1000 clothing allowance per year
• 2 paid floating holidays per year, 2 personal business days per year
• 80 hours of special leave time per year
• Snow bonus - an additional $8.50/hour
• Summer Hours
  - Friday's off
  - Monday through Thursday 10 hour work days
• For Fleet Mechanics/Technicians, one (1) time $1500 tool allowance paid out upon completing probationary period
• Availability for overtime
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 457 Deferred Compensation plans
• Metro Credit Union
• Verizon Wireless discount
• Employee Assistance Program
• City Retirement (Mandatory)
• Weekly Direct Deposit
• Opportunity to serve the public and join a dynamic team of dedicated employees