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Heavy Motor Equipment Operator

Req ID
2024-28686
Dept
Parks Department
Position
Regular Full-Time
Location
Parks Franklin Park
Salary Min
42,442.82
Salary Max
54,654.50
Union
AFE
Openings
5
Posting End Date
5/12/2025
Contact Email
Deanine.Bell@boston.gov

Overview:

*This is a Labor Service position.*

 

INDIVIDUALS WISHING TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION MUST COMPLETE THE CIVIL SERVICE LABOR SERVICE REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR THE POSITION AT https://www.csexam.hrd.state.ma.us/eligiblelist/LSApplications.aspx?ListId=77&ListTypeId=4&LS_Town=Boston. IN ADDITION TO COMPLETING THE CITY OF BOSTON CAREER CENTER APPLICATION.  

 

Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):

 

Under general supervision, operates one of a variety of heavy and special motor equipment of five (5) tons or over. Makes minor adjustments to equipment and when, not driving, shall perform the duties of a Laborer (Park) and does related work as required.

Responsibilities:

  • Operates a derrick truck, tractor, bulldozer, sander, plow, etc.
  • Makes minor adjustments to equipment.
  • Performs the duties of a Laborer (Park).

Minimum Entrance Qualifications:

  • Applicant must have one (1) year paid experience as a HEAVY MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
  • Ability to operate a derrick truck, tractor, bulldozer, sander, plow, etc.
  • Ability to make minor adjustments to equipment.
  • Ability to perform the duties of Laborer (Park).
  • MUST HAVE AND MAINTAIN A VALID MASSACHUSETTS COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE (CDL)
  • Must be able to work any assigned shift in any assigned area.

 

Pre-employment physical and drug tests are required

CORI check required

Civil Service Applicants Preferred

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

 

 

INDIVIDUALS WISHING TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION MUST COMPLETE THE CIVIL SERVICE LABOR SERVICE REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR THE POSITION AT http://www.mass.gov/hrd/macs IN ADDITION TO COMPLETING THE CITY OF BOSTON CAREER CENTER APPLICATION https://www.csexam.hrd.state.ma.us/eligiblelist/LSApplications.aspx?ListId=77&ListTypeId=4&LS_Town=Boston.

 

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: AFSCME/RA1-10L

Hours per week: 40 

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