Seasonal - Winter 26/27 Maintenance Equipment Operator II, Boston Region

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

25d • Onsite

About The Position

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks applicants for four winter seasonal Maintenance Equipment Operator II positions in the Boston Region: two at North Point Labor Yard in Cambridge and two at Stony Brook Labor Yard in Boston. The positions run from November 15, 2026, through March 20, 2027.

Incumbents operate heavy power-operated and other equipment used to excavate, grade, construct, maintain, and repair roadways, parkways, pedestrian bridges, roadsides, parks, beaches, drainage systems, and related projects. Equipment may include street sweepers, backhoes, front-end loaders, bulldozers, cranes, catch basin machines, dump trucks, snow plows, sanders, tractor-drawn mowers, surf rakes, and other specialized equipment. The role also involves operating light vehicles to transport personnel and materials, performing routine vehicle and equipment maintenance, keeping records and preparing reports, loading and unloading materials, and inspecting contractual services. Employees must be able to work independently with minimal direction and supervise staff. These are safety-sensitive positions subject to DCR’s Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing Program Policy and pre-placement and random DOT drug and alcohol testing.

Requirements

• Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class 2 Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
• Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts 2A Hoisting License (identified in the job specifications as a Massachusetts Class C Equipment Operators License).
• Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver’s License (CDL); the posting also refers to a CDL as a Massachusetts Class 2 Motor Vehicle Operators License.
• Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class C Equipment Operator’s License issued by the Department of Public Safety.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods in varying climatic conditions.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of methods and techniques for the use, care, and safe operation of a wide variety of heavy and specialized equipment.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance procedures for heavy equipment used for roadwork, parkland work, and snow clearing.
• Knowledge of state laws pertaining to equipment operation on highways.
• Skill in operating assigned equipment and a wide variety of heavy equipment.
• Ability to operate heavy and/or specialized equipment, including snow-clearing equipment such as snow plows, sanders, and front-end loaders.
• Ability to make minor emergency vehicle repairs.
• Knowledge of standard procedures for operating mobile radio communication equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to construct, maintain, or repair roadways, parkways, parks, and drainage systems.
• Operate dump trucks, snow plows, sanders, sweepers, tractor-drawn mowers, surf rakes, and other equipment to maintain roadways, parkways, and grounds.
• Operate light vehicles to transport personnel and materials.
• Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment, including lubricating, fueling, cleaning, and checking tire pressure and fluid levels.
• Maintain records and prepare reports concerning vehicle use, mileage, destinations, accidents, fuel, repairs, and other vehicle expenses.
• Load and unload furniture, equipment, and supplies; mix and apply materials such as sand, salt, and gravel.
• Work independently with minimal direction and supervise staff.
• Inspect contractual services.
• Perform related work as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed