Cemetery Maint Crafts Special MEOIIA

Cambridge Preschool Program; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A local public works department located in Cambridge is hiring a Special Motor Equipment Operator IIA. The position involves operating various vehicles, performing maintenance tasks, and engaging in physical labor, such as digging and landscaping. Candidates must hold a valid Class 2-B Hoisting Engineer License and a Commercial Driver’s License Classification B, with a satisfactory driving record. This role may require exposure to adverse weather and moderate to high noise levels while adhering to safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current Hoisting Engineer License Class 2-B.
• Must have a valid Commercial Driver’s License Classification B.
• One year of driving experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate various types of heavy and light vehicles.
• Perform preventive maintenance and load/unload materials.
• Complete labor tasks such as digging graves and landscaping.

Skills

Operation of heavy machinery

Safety compliance

Driving skills

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the Working Supervisor, the Special Motor Equipment Operator IIA in the Department of Public Works operates pick‑up trucks, dump trucks, rubbish compactor trucks, small tractors, bulldozers, rollers, or other vehicles with a rated capacity of 26,001 pounds or over; panel trucks, passenger automobiles, sidewalk plows and sweepers, snow loaders, leaf loaders, snow fighters, sidewalk rollers, and road flashers. Also operates hoisting equipment where a special license from the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety is required. Greases, oils, cleans, and performs other minor preventive maintenance on equipment including some servicing on the job for certain special equipment. Loads and unloads trucks; picks up and hauls materials; plows and sands highways. Digging graves is the primary function of this position. Employee also cuts and trims grass; loams and seeds graves; plants flowers; straightens and levels grave markers; digs graves; and trims hedges. Performs a variety of unskilled labor tasks that do not require prior experience such as digging holes, trenches, and other excavations; shovels materials and levels areas; shovels snow and ice using manual or small powered equipment; spreads sand on icy areas; performs laboring duties for skilled craftspersons. Uses standard tools, i.e. shovels picks, axes saws, heavy wrenches, and small power tools. MEO IIA’s will be assigned to work in different divisions containing the specialized equipment which they are licensed to handle, on an as needed basis.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a current Hoisting Engineer License Class 2-B
• Must possess a current and valid Commercial Driver’s License Classification B
• Must possess one year driving experience
• Must present a valid Department of Transportation medical certificate.
• Must possess a satisfactory driving record
• Candidates must also provide, upon interview, a copy of their unattested driving record, obtainable at the RMV and dated within the previous six months
• Candidates may need to register with the FMCSA Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol
• All candidates will participate in an on‑road driving assessment as part of the interview process.

Clearinghouse https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Lifting between 25-100 pounds, proper bending, squatting, stretching, pushing, climbing, dragging, and pulling.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Exposure to all weather conditions. Work in a moderate to high noise level environment caused by sound of machinery or powered being used. Occasional odor may occur during the course of work. Required to adhere to all safety rules and regulations as well as dress code policies. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Please upload the following documents to complete your application.

• Resume
• Cover letter