City of Boston

Heavy Motor Equipment Operator & Public Works Laborer

Req ID
2025-31529
Dept
Public Works Department
Position
Regular Full-Time
Location
PWD Highway
Salary Min
46,159.01
Salary Max
63,800.10
Union
AFT
Openings
10
Posting End Date
6/12/2026
Contact Email
elisa.rodrigues-pires@boston.gov

Overview:

Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job): 

 

INDIVIDUALS WISHING TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION MUST COMPLETE THE CIVIL SERVICE LABOR SERVICE REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR THE POSITION AT https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/massachusetts IN ADDITION TO COMPLETING THE CITY OF BOSTON CAREER CENTER APPLICATION.

 

Under general supervision, operates and has responsibility for one of a wide variety of heavy motor equipment not requiring a special license (other than a Commercial Driver's License) or unusual skill, such as dump trucks, street sweepers, snow plows, sanders, etc.

Responsibilities:

  • Operate light and heavy motorized and hydraulic equipment such as heavy trucks, front-end loaders, backhoes, tractors, sweepers, pavers, rollers, bucket trucks, and other equipment.
  • Perform some routine and skilled laboring duties at intermediate levels.
  • Prepare routine records, logs, and reports.
  • Respond to daily inquiries, requests, and complaints from residents, contractors, etc.
  • Operate snow plowing, removal, sanding, and salting equipment.
  • Maintain work areas in a clean, safe, and operable condition and adhere to applicable safety and health rules and regulations.
  • Respond to and handle Constituent Relationship Management cases.
  • May use mobile technology to communicate with supervisors and inspectors regarding Constituent Relationship Management cases.
  • Support other Public Works Divisions as requested.
  • Perform related work as required.

 

Required to work all emergencies as directed by the Commissioner.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications:

  • Must possess any and all licenses required by the Mass. Dept. of Public Safety to operate any heavy motor equipment, including a valid Massachusetts Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
  • Applicants must be available to work any assigned shift in any assigned area.

 

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

 

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: AFSCME RA1-13

Hours per week: 40

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