Highway Maintenance Crafts Worker/Heavy MEO

Cambridge Preschool Program; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public works department in Cambridge is seeking skilled laborers for construction and repair of roads, sidewalks, and other related tasks. The ideal candidate should have at least two years of experience in construction, journey level skills in masonry and carpentry, and a valid commercial driver's license. Benefits include health, dental, and vacation leave. Applicants are required to undergo a driving assessment during the interview process.

Benefits

Competitive Health, Dental and Vision benefits

Vacation and sick leave

14 Paid Holidays

Sick Incentive Pay

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in construction and repair of roads.
• Must possess a valid Massachusetts Commercial Driver's License Classification B.
• Candidates must present a valid DOT medical certificate.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled manual work in construction and repair of roads.
• Oversee a small crew of laborers.
• Operate motor vehicle equipment for various tasks.

Skills

Journey level skills in masonry

Journey level skills in carpentry

Experience in construction and repair

Driving skills

Tools

Construction equipment

Job description

Explanation of Labor Service Job Type can be found on the City of Cambridge Human Resources Department's website under Tips & FAQs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Working Supervisor performs skilled manual work requiring journeyworker level skills in the construction and repair of roads, streets, and sidewalks; and journeyworker level work in masonry, carpentry, and other related construction work; does excavating, bracing, and grading; spreads stone; rakes asphalt; constructs cement and brick sidewalks; sets edge stones; repairs utility covers and drains; operates motor vehicle equipment with a rated capacity of 26,001 pounds including asphalt hot box truck, pickup trucks, dump trucks, and panel trucks and performs other semi-skilled and unskilled manual tasks necessary for performance of work. May supervise a small crew of workers at a lower skill level such as laborers, helpers, and maintenance workers. Performs other duties as required from time to time including snow and other inclement weather or emergency duties.

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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of two years of experience in the construction and repair of roads, streets, and sidewalks required. Experienced journey level skill in masonry, carpentry, and other related construction work.
• Must possess a current and valid Massachusetts Commercial Driver's License Classification B license
• 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 RMMV and dated within the previous six months
• Candidates may need to register with the FMCSA Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register
• All candidates will participate in an on-road driving assessment as part of the interview process
• Internal applicants must have a permanent civil service status.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Competitive Health, Dental and Vision benefits
• Vacation and sick leave eligible
• Sick Incentive Pay eligible
• 3 Personal Days
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Additional compensation above regular OT pay for all overtime hours working in snow or salting operations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

All labor positions, skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled in the Cambridge Department of Public Works require a combination of: lifting between 25-100 pounds, bending, squatting, stretching, pushing, dragging, and pulling. Employee will be exposed to all weather conditions and will work in a moderate to high noise level environment caused by sound of machinery or powered equipment being used. Occasional odor may occur during the course of work. Employee is required to adhere to all safety and dress code policies.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Please upload the following documents to complete your application.

• Resume