Heavy Equipment Operator I
About The Position
The Heavy Equipment Operator I operates heavy equipment and vehicles for MWRA’s Pipe Maintenance - Water Department in Chelsea, Massachusetts. The role supports utility work including excavations for valve replacement, pipeline installation, leak repair, and other miscellaneous excavations. It also involves installing trench boxes and mechanical shoring systems to support excavation safety, assisting mechanics with equipment and heavy-vehicle maintenance and repairs, participating in cross-functional work practices, and training peers and subordinates when requested. The position is designated as essential and may require reporting to work during inclement weather or other emergencies when directed by the MWRA Executive Director. The operator works under the general supervision of a departmental Manager or Supervisor and exercises close supervision of assigned skilled laborers and laborers. Work includes operating a range of heavy equipment and vehicles, such as cranes, excavators, backhoes, loaders, tractor cabs and trailers, pumps, generators, and pneumatic tools. The position requires proficiency with specified equipment and completion of a productivity improvement competency-based training program, with successful demonstration of required competencies.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License.
- At least five years of experience using the methods and techniques involved in maintenance and safe operation of a wide variety of heavy or specialized maintenance and construction equipment and vehicles.
- Experience in urban utility excavation, construction, and installation.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Skill in operating the listed tools and equipment.
- Ability to operate heavy equipment for extended periods in a variety of climatic conditions.
- At time of hire, a Department of Public Safety 1B Hoisting License (Telescoping Boom with Cables Crane) and 2A Hoisting License (Front End Loaders, Backhoes & Excavators).
- Obtain a Department of Public Safety 3A Hoisting License (Overhead Cranes and Air or Electric Powered Cranes), 4E Hoisting License (Catch Basin Cleaners), and 4G Hoisting License (Specialty Lawn Mowers) within six months of hire.
- Demonstrate proficiency operating heavy equipment, including a 50-ton Linkbelt crane, Volvo tracked excavator, tractor cab and lowboy trailer, 10-wheel dumps with tagalong trailer, various backhoes (JCB, Caterpillar, John Deere), front-end loader, and truck-mounted crane.
- Complete the productivity improvement competency-based training program and successfully demonstrate required competencies.
- Meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly lifting or moving up to 60 pounds and frequently lifting or moving up to 100 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Operate a variety of heavy equipment and vehicles, including backhoes, front-end loaders, cranes, tractor cabs and trailers, excavators, pumps, generators, and pneumatic tools.
- Operate equipment for excavations related to valve replacement, pipeline installation, leak repair, and other miscellaneous excavation work.
- Install trench boxes, mechanical shoring systems, and other support systems to ensure excavation safety.
- Assist mechanics with maintenance and repair of heavy vehicles and equipment as needed.
- Promote and participate in cross-functional work practices.
- Train peers and subordinates as requested.
- Perform related duties as required.
- Complete the productivity improvement competency-based training program related to the essential duties and demonstrate required competencies.
- Exercise close supervision of skilled laborers and laborers as assigned.
- Report to work during inclement weather or other emergencies when designated as essential and required by the MWRA Executive Director.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
