Heavy Motor Equipment Operator - Parks

Heavy Motor Equipment Operator - Parks

Salary

$46,159.01 - $63,800.10 Annually

Location

Franklin Park & Golf Course - Circuit Drive

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00079

Department

Parks & Recreation Department

Opening Date

09/21/2026

Closing Date

11/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

Overview

Under general supervision, operates one of a variety of heavy and special motor equipment of five (5) tons or over. Makes minor adjustments to equipment and, when not driving, does related work as required.

Responsibilities

• Operates a derrick truck, tractor, bulldozer, sander, plow, etc.
• Makes minor adjustments to equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of experience as a Heavy Motor Equipment Operator.
• Must have and maintain a valid Massachusetts commercial drivers license.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
• Ability to operate a derrick truck, tractor, bulldozer, sander, plow, etc.
• Ability to make minor adjustments to equipment.
• Must be able to work any assigned shift in any assigned area.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and the ability to implement them while operating machinery.
• Pre-employment physical and drug tests are required.

Qualifications acquired on the job:

• Gain knowledge in operating heavy machinery such as tractors, skid steers, and backhoes specifically for park maintenance tasks.
• Ability to adjust to different park environments and varying project requirements.

CORI & SORI CHECK REQUIRED

COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIRED

DRUG & ALCOHOL TEST REQUIRED

MEDICAL & PHYSICAL EVALUATION REQUIRED

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.

Employer City of Boston (MA)

Address 1 City Hall Plaza, Room 612

Boston, Massachusetts, 02201

Phone 617-635-3370

Website https://www.boston.gov