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Heavy Equipment Operator I
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About the MWRA Are you looking to make a meaningful impact on public health and the environment? Join the MWRA team! We deliver some of the nation's highest‑quality drinking water to 3 million residents, restored Boston Harbor, and continue to invest in protecting vital public resources. Be part of a mission‑driven organization where your work truly makes a difference in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.
Job Summary Operates heavy equipment and vehicles.
Posting Period 1/9/2026 to 1/23/2026
Location Clinton, MA
Salary $69,315.32 - $98,871.94 Annually ($1,332.99 - $1,901.38 Weekly)
Work Schedule Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm
Key Responsibilities
Operates a variety of heavy equipment such as, but not limited to, backhoe, front‑end loader, cranes, tractor cab and trailers, excavators, pumps, generators, and pneumatic tools.
Operates equipment for excavations for valve replacement, pipeline installation, leak repair, and other miscellaneous excavations.
Installs trench boxes, mechanical shoring systems, and other support systems for the safety of excavations.
Assists mechanics in the maintenance and repair of heavy vehicles and equipment as needed.
Promotes and participates in cross‑functional work practices.
Trains peers and subordinates as requested.
Performs related duties as required.
Required Qualifications
A high school diploma or GED; and
Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License.
Considerable knowledge of the methods and techniques used in the maintenance and safe operation of a wide variety of heavy and/or specialized maintenance and construction equipment and vehicles as acquired through at least five (5) years of experience.
Experience in urban utility excavation, construction, and installation
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Skill in the operation of listed tools and equipment.
Ability to operate heavy equipment for extended periods in a variety of climatic conditions.
Complete productivity improvement competency‑based training program related to ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES as outlined above and successfully demonstrates required competencies.
This position has been designated as essential in instances where the MWRA Executive Director requires essential personnel to report to work such as inclement weather or other emergencies.
Department Of Public Safety Hoisting Engineer's Licenses As Follows
1B Hoisting License (Telescoping Boom with Cables Crane) and 2A Hoisting License (Front End Loaders, Backhoes & Excavators) required at time of hire.
3A Hoisting License (Overhead Cranes and Air or Electric Powered Cranes), 4E Hoisting License (Catch Basin Cleaners), and 4G Hoisting License (Specialty Lawn Mowers) to be obtained within six months of date of hire.
Must demonstrate proficiency in operating heavy equipment including but not limited to:
50‑ton Linkbelt crane
Volvo tracked excavator
Tractor cab and lowboy trailer
10‑wheel dumps with tagalong trailer
Various types of backhoes (JCB, Caterpillar, John Deere)
Front End Loader
Truck Mounted crane
Tools and Equipment Used Motor vehicles, specialized maintenance and construction equipment, hand tools, hoist, mobile radio, telephone.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk, hear, sit, climb or balance.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts, is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes and airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electric shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud in field settings and loud at other work locations.
Supervision Received and Exercised Works under the general supervision of the departmental Manager or Supervisor.
Exercises close supervision of skilled laborers and laborers as assigned.
Other Position Information
PCR: 2910006
Division: Operations
Department: Pipe Maintenance/Trade Labor Maintenance
Union/Grade: NAGE (Unit 3)/Grade 17
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.
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About the MWRA Are you looking to make a meaningful impact on public health and the environment? Join the MWRA team! We deliver some of the nation's highest‑quality drinking water to 3 million residents, restored Boston Harbor, and continue to invest in protecting vital public resources. Be part of a mission‑driven organization where your work truly makes a difference in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.
Job Summary Operates heavy equipment and vehicles.
Posting Period 1/9/2026 to 1/23/2026
Location Clinton, MA
Salary $69,315.32 - $98,871.94 Annually ($1,332.99 - $1,901.38 Weekly)
Work Schedule Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm
Key Responsibilities
Operates a variety of heavy equipment such as, but not limited to, backhoe, front‑end loader, cranes, tractor cab and trailers, excavators, pumps, generators, and pneumatic tools.
Operates equipment for excavations for valve replacement, pipeline installation, leak repair, and other miscellaneous excavations.
Installs trench boxes, mechanical shoring systems, and other support systems for the safety of excavations.
Assists mechanics in the maintenance and repair of heavy vehicles and equipment as needed.
Promotes and participates in cross‑functional work practices.
Trains peers and subordinates as requested.
Performs related duties as required.
Required Qualifications
A high school diploma or GED; and
Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License.
Considerable knowledge of the methods and techniques used in the maintenance and safe operation of a wide variety of heavy and/or specialized maintenance and construction equipment and vehicles as acquired through at least five (5) years of experience.
Experience in urban utility excavation, construction, and installation
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Skill in the operation of listed tools and equipment.
Ability to operate heavy equipment for extended periods in a variety of climatic conditions.
Complete productivity improvement competency‑based training program related to ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES as outlined above and successfully demonstrates required competencies.
This position has been designated as essential in instances where the MWRA Executive Director requires essential personnel to report to work such as inclement weather or other emergencies.
Department Of Public Safety Hoisting Engineer's Licenses As Follows
1B Hoisting License (Telescoping Boom with Cables Crane) and 2A Hoisting License (Front End Loaders, Backhoes & Excavators) required at time of hire.
3A Hoisting License (Overhead Cranes and Air or Electric Powered Cranes), 4E Hoisting License (Catch Basin Cleaners), and 4G Hoisting License (Specialty Lawn Mowers) to be obtained within six months of date of hire.
Must demonstrate proficiency in operating heavy equipment including but not limited to:
50‑ton Linkbelt crane
Volvo tracked excavator
Tractor cab and lowboy trailer
10‑wheel dumps with tagalong trailer
Various types of backhoes (JCB, Caterpillar, John Deere)
Front End Loader
Truck Mounted crane
Tools and Equipment Used Motor vehicles, specialized maintenance and construction equipment, hand tools, hoist, mobile radio, telephone.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk, hear, sit, climb or balance.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts, is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes and airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electric shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud in field settings and loud at other work locations.
Supervision Received and Exercised Works under the general supervision of the departmental Manager or Supervisor.
Exercises close supervision of skilled laborers and laborers as assigned.
Other Position Information
PCR: 2910006
Division: Operations
Department: Pipe Maintenance/Trade Labor Maintenance
Union/Grade: NAGE (Unit 3)/Grade 17
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.
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