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Motor Equipment Operator & Public Works Laborer

Req ID
2025-29775
Dept
Public Works Department
Position
Regular Full-Time
Location
PWD Highway
Salary Min
39,529.03
Salary Max
50,818.77
Union
AFT
Openings
4
Posting End Date
9/19/2025
Contact Email
elisa.rodrigues-pires@boston.gov

Overview:

Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job): 

 

Operates light and medium automotive and other motor equipment not requiring special skills under the supervision of the job titles in a higher rank. Operates a passenger car, station wagon, half-ton pickup truck, three-quarter ton panel truck, or other types of trucks having a requirement of a Class II License by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles.

Responsibilities:

  • Operation of light and medium vehicles, (see above in the general statement) will be required, and various types of motorized grass and weed cutters.
  • Loads and unloads trucks; transports people, material, and equipment to and from work; performs manual labor work when not operating vehicles.
  • Empties trash dumpsters on a daily basis.
  • Mix, load, and deliver ice and snow-melting materials.
  • Ensures vehicle and its components are in an acceptable operating condition to ensure safe revenue and non-revenue operation.
  • Follows appropriate work practices and operating procedures to ensure compliance with applicable health and safety codes and standards and keeps work area and equipment and tools clean, neat, orderly, safe, and secure.
  • Responds to and handles Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) cases.
  • May use mobile technology to communicate with supervisors and inspectors regarding Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) cases.
  • Supports other Public Works Divisions as requested.
  • Performs related work as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications:

  • Must have one (1) year of experience in a related field. 
  • Must have and maintain a current Massachusetts driver's license.
  • Must have the ability to exercise good judgment and be able to focus on detail as required by the job. 

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

 

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: RA1-8L

Hours per week: 40

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