Special Heavy Motor Equipment Operator

City of Boston

112d

About The Position

Under general supervision, operates and has responsibility for special motor equipment requiring an operating engineer's license and/or requiring unusual skill; may supervise a small group of equipment operators and helpers, or may be responsible for the maintenance and care of small pieces of motor equipment; and does related work as required.

Requirements

• At least two (2) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in related work.
• Must possess any and all licenses required by the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety to operate any special heavy motor equipment, including a valid Massachusetts Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and a Hoisting License.
• Must have the ability to exercise good judgment and be able to focus on detail as required by the job.
• Applicants must be available to work any assigned shift in any assigned location.
• Experience operating heavy machinery or specialized equipment.
• Understanding of safety protocols and regulations related to heavy equipment operation.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of safety protocols related to park maintenance and visitor safety.
• Ability to perform repairs and upkeep of park facilities and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates catch basin cleaning machines and supervises the work of the men involved in such cleaning operations.
• Operates heavy tractor-trailers, wrecker trucks, large mobile cranes, large earth movers, and power shovels.
• Change tires and batteries.
• Services, adjusts, and makes minor repairs to special motor equipment.
• May supervise the work of employees of lesser grade.
• May be responsible for the maintenance and care of a small number of pieces of equipment.

Benefits

• Pre-employment Physical and Drug test required
• CORI CHECK REQUIRED
• BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time