Special Heavy Motor Equipment Operator

Overview

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 and has responsibility for special motor equipment requiring an operating engineer's license and/or requiring unusual skill; may supervise a small group of equipment operators and helpers or may be responsible for the maintenance and care of small pieces of motor equipment; and does related work as required. 

Responsibilities

• Operates catch basin cleaning machines and supervises the work of the men involved in such cleaning operations. 
• Operates heavy tractor-trailers, wrecker trucks, large mobile cranes, large earth movers, and power shovels.
• Changes tires and batteries.
• Services, adjusts, and makes minor repairs to special motor equipment.
• May supervise the work of employees of lesser grade.
• May be responsible for the maintenance and care of a small number of pieces of equipment.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

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

 

CORI CHECK REQUIRED

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

 

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: AFSCME/RA1-11L

Hours per week: 40