Special Heavy Motor Equipment Operator

Special Heavy Motor Equipment Operator

Salary

$50,781.74 - $70,246.10 Annually

Location

Frontage Road - 400 Frontage Road

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00213

Department

Public Works Department

Opening Date

11/06/2026

Closing Date

11/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
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Overview

INDIVIDUALS WISHING TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION MUST ALSO COMPLETE THE CIVIL SERVICE LABOR SERVICE REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR THE POSITION AT https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/massachusetts/jobs/504260/special-heavy-motor-equipment-operator.

Under general supervision, operates and has responsibility for one of a wide variety of special heavy motor equipment requiring a Commercial Drivers License & a Hoisting License and/or requiring unusual skill.

Responsibilities

• May be responsible for the maintenance and care of a small number of pieces of equipment.
• Responsible for the maintenance, security, and operation of assigned specialty vehicles.
• Loads and unloads trucks; picks up and hauls material.
• Completes required forms and reports.
• Responds to and handles Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) cases.
• May use mobile technology to communicate with supervisors and inspectors regarding Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) cases.
• Supports other Public Works Divisions as requested.
• Performs related work as required.

Required to work any emergency as directed by the Chief of Streets or designee.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

• Must possess any and all licenses required by the Mass Dept. of Public Safety to operate any special heavy motor equipment, including a valid Massachusetts Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and a Hoising 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.

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: AFSCME/RA1-14

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 valid Massachusetts Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and a Hoisting License. Do you currently possess both licenses?

• 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