Heavy Equipment Operator/Maintenance Mechanic

2 weeks ago


Somerville, Massachusetts, United States City of Somerville Full time
Job Summary

Operate heavy motor equipment in a safe and efficient manner to perform assigned tasks. Load and unload trucks, pick up and haul materials, and perform minor maintenance on equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operate heavy motor equipment in a safe and efficient manner
  • Load and unload trucks
  • Pick up and haul materials
  • Perform minor maintenance on equipment
  • Assist other personnel as needed

Requirements:

  • Ability to receive and interpret written and oral instructions
  • Ability to use tools of trade in a workmanlike manner
  • Valid Massachusetts Class B driver's license with a valid commercial driver's license (CDL)
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Work Environment:

Work requires agility and physical strength, ability to function in close quarters, and is subject to outside environmental conditions, including wet, hot and cold weather.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

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.

Physical Skills:

Position requires standing/walking most of the day, lifting/carrying up to 75 lbs, pushing/pulling, climbing, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, crouching and stooping in the performance of daily activities.

Motor Skills:

While performing the duties, employees are regularly required to use oral communication skills and handle tools and equipment.

Visual Skills:

Visual acuity is required to operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment.

Benefits:

  • 4 weeks annual vacation
  • Medical insurance through the Group Insurance Commission (GIC)
  • Dental coverage through Cigna
  • Vision care through Vision Service Plan (VSP)
  • Long term disability through Sun Life
  • Group and voluntary life insurance through Boston Mutual
  • Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending through Benefit Strategies
  • Deferred compensation plans through a choice of three vendors
  • Free, confidential services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided by E4Health
  • Annual cancer screening & wellness release
  • Somerville Retirement Pension System
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • MBTA pass program
  • FREE Blue Bikes membership
  • Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)


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