Motor Equipment Operator & Power Laborer

Motor Equipment Operator & Power Laborer

Salary

$42,044.00 - $53,789.85 Annually

Location

Frontage Road - 400 Frontage Road

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00214

Department

Public Works Department

Opening Date

11/03/2026

Closing Date

11/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Overview

INDIVIDUALS WISHING TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION MUST COMPLETE THE CIVIL SERVICE LABOR SERVICE REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR THE POSITION AT http://www.mass.gov/hrd/macs IN ADDITION TO COMPLETING THE CITY OF BOSTON CAREER CENTER APPLICATION.

Operates light and medium automotive and other motor equipment not requiring special skills, under the supervision of job titles a higher rank. Operates a passenger car, station wagon, half-ton pickup truck, three-quarter ton panel truck, or other types of trucks having a requirement of a Class II License by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Operation of light and medium vehicles (see above in the general statement) will be required, and various types of motorized grass and weed cutters.
• Loads and unloads trucks; transports people, material, and equipment to and from work; performs manual labor work when not operating vehicles.
• Empties trash dumpsters on a daily basis.
• Mix, load, and deliver ice and snow-melting materials.
• Ensures vehicle and its components are in an acceptable operating condition to ensure safe revenue and non-revenue operation.
• Follows appropriate work practices and operating procedures to ensure compliance with applicable health and safety codes and standards, and keeps work area and equipment and tools clean, neat, orderly, safe, and secure.
• 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 have one (1) year of experience in a related field.
• Must have and maintain a current Massachusetts drivers license.
• Must have the ability to exercise good judgment and be able to focus on detail as required by the job.

Boston Residency Required

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: AFSMCE RA1-8L

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 Driver's License (MADL). Do you currently hold one?

• 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