Tractor Driver - Wachusett

Who We Are: 
The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.   Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition.

Who We Are as an Employer:

At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents.

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) oversees nearly half a million acres of land, making up one of the largest and most diverse state park systems in the country. Our work focuses on nurturing the vital connection between people and the environment by protecting, promoting, and enhancing our common wealth of natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the well-being of all. DCR infrastructure connects people to and through the beautiful landscapes and accessible recreational facilities we care for – strengthening our communities and driving our economy. Our staff strive to build a healthier, more resilient Massachusetts where all residents and visitors can relax, reflect and feel a sense of belonging in our open spaces and public lands. To learn more about DCR, our facilities, and our programs, please visit www.mass.gov/dcr or contact us at mass.parks@mass.gov. 

Job Opening:

The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks applicants for the position of Tractor Driver, Wachusett to perform the following duties:

Please submit a cover letter and resume as part of your application. 

General Statement of Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Incumbents of positions in this series operate equipment such as tractors, backhoes, front-end loaders and bulldozers used in the construction, maintenance and repair of roadways, grounds etc; operate heavy dump trucks, snow plows, sanders, tractor-drawn mowers and other equipment for roadways and grounds maintenance; operate light vehicles such as passenger cars and panel trucks for transporting personnel and materials; perform routine maintenance  on equipment; maintain record and prepare reports and perform related work as required.

The basic purpose of this work is to operate tractors used in maintaining roadsides, grounds and other projects.

Detailed Statement of Job Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Operate tractor in cutting forest roads, dams, dikes and other areas.

•  Operate tractor with flail mower attachment to cut brush on roadsides, dikes and other areas.

•  Operate tractor with various other attachments to set fence posts and signs, chip brush and other uses.

•  Drive dump trucks to haul equipment and materials to job sites.

•  As needed and if required operate skid steer.

•  If requir