Heavy Motor Equipment Operator & Public Works Laborer

Heavy Motor Equipment Operator & Public Works Laborer

Salary

$47,082.19 - $65,076.11 Annually

Location

Frontage Road - 400 Frontage Road

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00212

Department

Public Works Department

Opening Date

11/06/2026

Closing Date

11/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Overview

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 Drivers 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 Drivers 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

The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected category.

At the City of Boston, we provide our employees with a wide array of benefits and resources that foster both their professional and personal development. Our goal is to make City government a place where everyone is empowered to make a positive impact for the communities in which we live, work, and play.

For full-time positions, employees may be eligible for the following benefits depending on the nature of their employment and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for the position. View the Collective Bargaining Agreements page to learn more.

Benefits Available to City Workers

• Retirement & Savings Opportunities: Membership in the Boston Retirement System (BRS), a benefit pension plan providing lifetime income to vested employees when they retire, along with deferred compensation options to help you build a secure future. Visit boston.gov/retirement to learn more.

• Health Insurance & Benefits: The City offers competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus flexible spending (FSA), dependent care accounts, and life insurance for our employees. Visit boston.gov/insurance to learn more.

• Other Benefits: City employees enjoy a benefits package featuring paid time off and leave, subsidized transit (MBTA and Bluebikes), educational assistance, and employee wellness programs. Visit boston.gov/life-city-boston to learn more.

• Salary information: To view salary plans and understand how salaries work at the City of Boston, go to boston.gov/salary.

Part-time employees who are scheduled to work for 20 hours or more per week may also be eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis. Please refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) to learn more about any benefits available for this position.

If you have any questions about the benefits offered for this position, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 617-635-3370 or ohr@boston.gov.

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This position requires a Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Do you currently hold a valid Massachusetts CDL?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Boston (MA)

Address 1 City Hall Plaza, Room 612

Boston, Massachusetts, 02201

Phone 617-635-3370

Website https://www.boston.gov