The Special Heavy Motor Equipment Operator/Sewer works in the construction, maintenance, and operation of the sewer system. The individual shall have a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of maintaining sewer systems.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of the principles and practices pertaining to the correct, proficient, and safe operation of equipment and assigned vehicles.
- Applicable State, Municipal, and Department rules and regulations pertaining to safe operation of assigned motor equipment.
- Rules, regulations, and applicable laws relative to job-related safety.
- Principles and practices for the operation and maintenance of sewer systems.
- Exercise proper professional and technical judgment.
- Operate equipment with a high degree of skill and efficiency.
- Regularly enter and make observations in manholes, pump stations, sewer lift stations, trenches, and other confined spaces.
- Work alone or with others without close supervision.
- Frequently lift, move, push, pull, and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
- Occasionally lift, move, push, pull, and/or carry up to 100 lbs.
- Balance, stoop, bend, and crouch.
- Reach and handle tools with both hands.
- Work under varying weather conditions.
- Perform duties of this job description on scheduled and unscheduled overtime.
Benefits
- 4 weeks annual vacation for non-union positions
- Medical insurance through the Group Insurance Commission (GIC)
- Dental coverage low and high plans 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)
