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Town of Brookline

Heavy Motor Equipment Operator II (Hwy/San)

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A Waste or Recycling Worker collects, recycles, processes or treats waste in a city or community. Works in a recycling plant, wastewater treatment facility, or landfill. Collects refuse from commercial and/or residential locations. Does not drive the vehicle used to collect/transport refuse.

$41,740 / year median in Massachusetts

+18% projected growth

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Heavy Motor Equipment Operator II (Hwy/San) Town of Brookline - 3.7 Chestnut Hill, MA Job Details Full-time $28.86 an hour 1 hour ago Qualifications Mid-level 1 year Full Job Description The Town of Brookline DPW Department is seeking reliable and skilled Heavy Motor Equipment Operators (MEO II) to join our Highway and Sanitation Division. This position performs a variety of manual and skilled labor tasks related to road maintenance, sanitation, snow and ice operations, and the operation of heavy equipment. Duties include operating dump trucks, front-end loaders, street sweepers, sanitation packers, and other heavy vehicles and equipment; transporting personnel and materials; performing pothole, sidewalk, and road repairs; and conducting regular vehicle inspections. Responsibilities also include trash, yard waste, and dumpster collection, snow plowing and sanding, and supporting emergency response operations as needed.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent 1-2 years of experience operating heavy trucks and equipment, preferably in construction, utility, roadway, or sanitation work Experience in snow and ice operations preferred Valid Massachusetts CDL, Class B Valid MA Hoisting Engineer's License Hourly rate: $28.86 plus generous benefits and excellent working conditions. These positions are open until filled. Apply today!