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Special Heavy Motor Equipment Operator

Req ID
2025-29881
Dept
Public Works Department
Position
Regular Full-Time
Location
PWD Highway
Salary Min
47,927.47
Salary Max
66,636.00
Union
AFT
Openings
8
Posting End Date
9/21/2025
Contact Email
elisa.rodrigues-pires@boston.gov

Overview:

Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):

 

Under general supervision, operates and has responsibility for one of a wide variety of special heavy motor equipment requiring a Commercial Driver's License & a Hoisting License and/or requiring unusual skill.

Responsibilities:

Essential Job Duties/Functions (in order of importance):

  • May be responsible for the maintenance and care of a small number of pieces of equipment.
  • Responsible for the maintenance, security, and operation of assigned specialty vehicles.
  • Loads and unloads trucks; picks up and hauls material.
  • Completes required forms and reports.
  • 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. 

Required to work any emergency as directed by the Chief of Streets or designee.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements (Licenses/Certifications):

  • Must possess any and all licenses required by the Mass Dept. of Public Safety to operate any special heavy motor equipment, including a valid Massachusetts Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and a Hoising 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.

 

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.

 

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade:  AFSCME/RA1-14

Hours per week: 40

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