Heavy Equipment Operator

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Operates heavy equipment and vehicles.

Posting Period: 3/9/2026 to 3/20/2026
Location: Chelsea, MA
Salary: $62,843.39 - $89,210.25 Annually $1,208.53 - $1,715.58 Weekly
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

• Operates a variety of heavy equipment such as, but not limited to, backhoe, front-end loader, pumps, generators, and pneumatic tools.
• Assists mechanics in the maintenance and repair of heavy vehicles and equipment as needed.
• Performs light maintenance independently or as part of a team. Light maintenance shall include but not limited to:
• Inspects and troubleshoots various systems and equipment.
• Installs and retrofits/new equipment related to plant systems.
• Modifies and/or aligns existing equipment to specifications.
• With proper training sets up ladders, staging and rigging and utilizes hoists, jacks, dollies, lifts, etc. for proper access to job and to remove and install equipment.
• Operates portable pumping and/or ventilation equipment to prepare a work area for access.
• Opens hatches.
• Installs safety rails.
• Conducts routine testing, lockout/tagout, operation (startup/shutdown) and adjustment of process equipment.
• Removes snow from immediate work area.
• Promotes and participates in the cross-functional work practices.
• Trains peers and subordinates as requested.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Basic reading, writing, mathematical, scientific and oral communication skills normally attained through a high school education or the equivalent: and
• 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 two (2) years' experience; or
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License.
• Department of Public Safety Hoisting Engineer's Licenses as noted below:
  • Western Operations-2A Hoisting License (Front End Loaders, Backhoes & Excavators) required at time of hire. 3A Hoisting License (Overhead Cranes and Air or Electric Powered Cranes) and 4G Hoisting License (Specialty Side Boom Mowers) to be obtained within six months of date of hire.
  • Wastewater Operations Chelsea-1B (Telescoping Boom with Cables Cranes) 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) and 4E Hoisting License (Catch Basin Cleaners) to be obtained within six months of date of hire.
  • Water Operations Chelsea-2A Hoisting License (Front End Loaders, Backhoes & Excavators) required at time of hire. 3A Hoisting License (Overhead Cranes and Air or Electric Powered Cranes) to be obtained within six months of date of hire.
  • Deer Island Treatment Plant-1B Hoisting License (Telescoping Boom with Cables Cranes) and 2B Hoisting License (Backhoes & Front-End Loaders) required at time of hire. 3A Hoisting License (Overhead Cranes and Air or Electric Powered Cranes) to be obtained within six months of date of hire.
  • Chelsea Maintenance-2B Hoisting License (Backhoes & Front-End Loaders,) required at time of hire. 3A Hoisting License (Overhead Cranes and Air or Electric Powered Cranes) and 4G Hoisting License (Specialty Side Boom Mowers) to be obtained within six months of date of hire.
• Complete productivity improvement competency-based training program related to ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES as outlined above and successfully demonstrates required competencies.

• 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.

Motor vehicle, specialized maintenance and construction equipment, hand tools, hoist, mobile radio.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate object, 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…