Special Heavy Motor Equipment Operator I

Duties And Responsibilities

• Operate and have responsibility for motor equipment requiring an operating engineer’s license and/or requiring unusual skill, including Vactor, Jet Truck, Front End Loader, Bobcat, Backhoe, Catch Basin Cleaner, Bucket Machine, multirodder, dump trucks and other necessary equipment.
• Maintain, secure and operate assigned vehicles.
• Excavate job sites.
• Complete required forms and reports.
• Execute simple sketches and plans.
• May supervise or work with a small group of equipment operators and/or other field personnel.
• May be required to testify on behalf of the Commission regarding legal matters.
• Perform all duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of all safety procedures and ability to demonstrate proper use of all required safety equipment.
• A valid Massachusetts Commercial Driver’s License, Class B with Air Brakes and Tanker vehicle endorsements, hoisting licenses with restrictions 2B, 4E and all licenses required by Federal or State authorities to operate any special heavy motor equipment.
• Successful completion of the BWSC’s Apprentice Program unless otherwise agreed.
• May be required to complete Waste-Water Collection Course and obtain certification.
• May be required to complete Water Distribution Course.
• Subject to drug and alcohol testing as required by the U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.
• Required to work any emergency as instructed by the Commission.