Qualifications
- A high school diploma or GED; and
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License
- Considerable knowledge of the methods and techniques used in the maintenance and safe operation of a wide variety of heavy and/or specialized maintenance and construction equipment and vehicles as acquired through at least five (5) years of experience
- Experience in urban utility excavation, construction, and installation
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Skill in the operation of listed tools and equipment
- Ability to operate heavy equipment for extended periods in a variety of climatic conditions
- Complete productivity improvement competency-based training program related to ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES as outlined above and successfully demonstrates required competencies
- This position has been designated as essential in instances where the MWRA Executive Director requires essential personnel to report to work such as inclement weather or other emergencies
- 1B Hoisting License (Telescoping Boom with Cables Crane and 2A Hoisting License (Front End Loaders, Backhoes & Excavators) required at time of hire
- 3A Hoisting License (Overhead Cranes and Air or Electric Powered Cranes), 4E Hoisting License (Catch Basin Cleaners), and 4G Hoisting License (Specialty Lawn Mowers) to be obtained within six months of date of hire
- Must demonstrate proficiency in operating heavy equipment including but not limited to:
- 50-ton Linkbelt crane
- Motor vehicles, specialized maintenance and construction equipment, hand tools, hoist, mobile radio, telephone
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
- The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
- The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk, hear, sit, climb or balance
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
Benefits
- Salary: $69,315.32 - $98,871.94 Annually $1,332.99 - $1,901.38 Weekly
- Volvo tracked excavator
- 10-wheel dumps with tagalong trailer
- Various types of backhoes (JCB, Caterpillar, John Deer)
- Front End Loader
- Truck Mounted crane
Responsibilities
- Operates heavy equipment and vehicles
- Posting Period: 1/9/2026 to 1/23/2026
- Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm
- Operates a variety of heavy equipment such as, but not limited to, backhoe, front-end loader, cranes, tractor cab and trailers, excavators, pumps, generators, and pneumatic tools
- Operates equipment for excavations for valve replacement, pipeline installation, leak repair, and other miscellaneous excavations
- Installs trench boxes, mechanical shoring systems, and other support systems for the safety of excavations
- Assists mechanics in the maintenance and repair of heavy vehicles and equipment as needed
- Promotes and participates in cross-functional work practices
- Trains peers and subordinates as requested
- Performs related duties as required
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts, is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes and airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electric shock, and vibration
- Supervision Received and Exercised
- Works under the general supervision of the departmental Manager or Supervisor
- Exercises close supervision of skilled laborers and laborers as assigned
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