Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION:

Maintains and operates various types of heavy motorized equipment used in the maintenance, construction, and repair of the city's infrastructure and facilities; undertakes a variety of maintenance activities for public works and/or maintenance.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Receive general supervision from the Supervisor, Commissioner, and Water Superintendent. Provides technical guidance to crew workers. assigned to positions of grade 10 and lower.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under supervision, operates various types of motor equipment, front-end loader, compressor, and jackhammer. 
• Performs other skilled and unskilled tasks in connection with such operations.
• Under direction, performs tasks involving manual labor requiring the highest degree of skill in the construction, operation, and maintenance of water mains, water gates, sewers, and drains.
• Performs tasks involving manual labor requiring a lesser degree of skill and incidentally supervises the work or a group (not more than ten) of laborers engaged in such work. 
• Performs related work as required. 
• During snowstorms, this position supports and assists the Highway Division with snowplowing and removal operations as needed.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Minimum: 

• High School or GED with 2 Years of experience in the Department of Public Works.

License/Certification:

• Must possess a Hoisting License 2B Backhoe/Loader.
• Must possess a CDL Class B with Air Brake and Tank Endorsement (or six (6) months to obtain a Tank Endorsement).

Preferred: Equipment Operations Experience.

DEFINITION of HEAVY EQUIPMENT:

Heavy equipment is distinguished from light equipment based on the weight/capacity of the equipment and/or nature of the work performed. The following equipment is classified as heavy: Crawler, Tractor, Road Grader, Dump Trailer, Front End Loader — 3 cu or larger, and Excavator.

Environmental Conditions:

Indoor and outdoor environments with a wide range of weather conditions, exposure to vibrations and noise; work on slippery or even surfaces, work with electrical energy; work with and around heavy machinery; work in or near vehicle traffic; exposure to dust and fumes from motorized equipment; possible exposure to toxic chemicals; irregular working hours for inclement weather situations and other circumstances.

Physical Conditions 

Essential functions may require maintaining physical, conditions necessary for sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods; moderate lifting and carrying which includes the ability to lift up to one hundred pounds; pulling, reaching, bending, climbing, and kneeling; use of fingers, both hands and legs required; must be able to distinguish colors and operate assigned vehicles.

#J2025 – 0011 Posted 8/4/25| Posting Removal: Until Filled| DPW Water & Sewer.
HOURS OF WORK: Full-time (40 hours/week) Monday to Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
SALARY: Union PW-10 ($1,207.18-$1,292.78/week).

 

ADDRESS ALL COVER LETTERS AND RESUMES TO:

• Human Resources Department.
• City of Medford – Room 204.
• 85 George P. Hassett Drive.
• Medford, MA 02155.

Or send a cover letter and resume with the job title in the subject line to jobs@medford-ma.gov .

For the posting, please visit the City of Medford's website – .

The City of Medford is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/504 Employer Residents of the City of Medford, Women, People of Color, Veterans, and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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