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Posted: January 1, 2012 (5128 days ago)

Added to FreshGovJobs: December 5, 2025 (41 days ago)

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Maintenance Equipment Operator I

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Mass. Dept of Transportation

Stale

Location

Massachusetts, 02114

Salary

Not specified

Closes

Not specified

Job Description

Summary

This job involves operating heavy machinery like backhoes and bulldozers to build and fix highways, parks, and roads, along with driving trucks for snow removal and grounds upkeep.

Workers also handle basic upkeep on vehicles, keep track of usage logs, and sometimes check contractor work.

It's a good fit for someone with hands-on experience in construction or maintenance who enjoys outdoor, physical labor and can work safely with big equipment.

Key Requirements

  • At least 1 year of experience in operating heavy equipment or related maintenance work
  • Ability to operate heavy power equipment such as backhoes, front-end loaders, bulldozers, and cranes
  • Proficiency in driving heavy dump trucks, snow plows, sanders, sweepers, and tractor-drawn mowers
  • Skills in performing routine vehicle and equipment maintenance, including lubricating, fueling, cleaning, and checking fluids
  • Capability to maintain records and prepare reports on vehicle use, mileage, accidents, and expenses
  • Experience with related tasks like loading/unloading materials, mixing/applying sand, salt, or gravel
  • Knowledge of inspecting contractor work for compliance with specifications (based on assignment)

Full Job Description

Incumbents of positions in this series operate heavy power-operated equipment such as backhoes, front-end loaders and bulldozers used in the construction, maintenance and/or repair of highways, parks, etc.; operate heavy dump trucks, snow plows, sanders, tractor-drawn mowers and other equipment for highway and grounds maintenance; operate light vehicles such as passenger cars and panel trucks for transporting personnel and materials; performs routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment; maintain records and prepare reports; inspect contractual services; and perform related work as required.

The basic purpose of this work is to operate heavy power-operated and other equipment used in excavating, grading and other activities to construct, maintain and/or repair highways, bridges, roadsides, parks and other projects.

Requirements

Operates heavy power-operated equipment such as cranes, backhoes, front-end loaders, bulldozers and catch basic machines used to construct, maintain or repair highways, parks or drainage systems.

Operates heavy dump trucks, snow plows, sanders, sweepers or tractor-drawn mowers or sickle bars to maintain highways and grounds.

Performs routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment such as lubricating, fueling, cleaning and checking tire pressure, battery, oil, water and coolant levels, etc.

Maintains records and prepares reports on such matters as vehicle use, mileage, destinations, accidents, gas and other vehicle expenses, such as fuel, repairs, etc.

Performs related duties such as loading and unloading furniture, equipment and supplies; mixing and applying material such as sand, salt, gravel, etc.

Based on assignment, you may be responsible for the following:

May operate equipment such as winches, chain saws, jackhammers and grinders.

May inspect work performed by contractors for compliance with specifications.

Qualifications

1 year of experience required in related work.

Additional Information

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/1/2012 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 12/5/2025

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-massachusetts-502036