Seasonal Laborer II - Flood Control Winter 25-26

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

27d • Onsite

About The Position

DCR Flood Control is responsible for maintaining the elevation of the Charles and Mystic River Basins, comprising nearly 1,000 acres of water sheet, thereby protecting real estate valued at approximately $60-billion as well as countless lives; operation of 14 pump stations preventing flooding of Storrow Drive, Soldiers Field Road, and Memorial Drive in the communities of Boston and Cambridge; operation of two coastal flood protection pump stations in Revere, MA; and operation of numerous dams along the Charles River, Mother Brook, Mystic River, and Neponset River.

Requirements

• Applicants must have at least six months of full-time, or equivalent part- time experience in performing manual labor in connection with general construction or maintenance work.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should be comfortable working around water, climbing ladders, working at height, working in tight and restricted locations, and spending extended time outside, including during inclement weather.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize, manage, and execute multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Possession of a current and valid Mass Driver's license

Responsibilities

• Assist in the maintenance of machinery and equipment including greasing, changing drive belts, removing pump inspection covers and other components as directed and under the supervision of experienced staff.
• Work over, around, and in water performing activities including removing, installing, and maintaining stop logs at dams and other water control structures; clearing debris from dam spillways, trash racks, and other areas; cut, remove, and dispose of vegetation using hand tools such as saws, clippers, string trimmers, and similar.
• Remove and dispose of debris and sediment from pump station sumps using buckets, shovels, and other tools as required.
• Clean vehicles including interior and exterior.
• Clean building facilities including bathrooms, windows, floors and other areas using brooms, mops, vacuums, dusters, and other cleaning implements.
• Shovel snow, spread salt and sand, chip ice, and operate snow blower during inclement weather and at other times.
• Assist with moving heavy objects and equipment such as lumber, stoplogs, motors, logs, trash, etc.
• Safely operate, and maintain, DCR vehicles.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package.
• We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees