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Operates heavy motor equipment in a proper and safe manner in order to perform all assigned work. Loads and unloads trucks; picks up and hauls material; plows and sands sidewalks recreational areas parking lots and highways; greases oils and cleans equipment and performs minor maintenance; performs unskilled labor duties of which the following are typical examples: digging holes trenches and other excavations; shoveling materials and leveling areas; maintenance and care of recreational areas athletic fields parks and playgrounds; lining playing fields; flooding grounds for skating; planting and trimming shrubs/small trees using hand or powered equipment; replacing and mowing grass; repairing fences swings slides and other playground equipment; painting and maintenance work; moving furniture and equipment; delivering supplies; cleaning buildings and grounds as directed; assisting other personnel in Parks Division tasks; loading and unloading materials; emptying barrels and cleaning litter and debris from streets runways parking lots and recreational areas; removing snow/ice using manual or small powered equipment; spreading sand on icy areas; using small hand tools i.e. shovels picks axes saws heavy wrenches and small power tools. Performs all other duties that may be assigned.
Work requires agility and physical strength ability to function in close quarters and is subject to outside environmental conditions including wet hot and cold weather. Worker is subject to noise vibrations hazards and atmospheric conditions including fumes dust and air contaminants.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
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 positions essential functions
Physical Skills
Position requires standing/walking most of the day lifting/carrying up to 75 lbs pushing/pulling climbing reaching twisting turning kneeling bending crouching and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position requires near and far vision and acute hearing the ability to maintain heavy physical exertion for long periods of time operate hand and power tools navigate rough terrain move in or about construction sites.
Motor Skills
While performing the duties employees are regularly required to use oral communication skills and handle tools and equipment. The position requires balancing pushing pulling grasping feeling and repetitive motion to complete tasks.
Visual Skills
Visual acuity is required to operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment.
Hours: FullTime
Salary: $1197.85 weekly plus benefits
Union: SMEA B
FLSA: NonExempt
Preemployment Requirements: Successfully pass a preemployment physical with a drug screen and driving history review
Date Posted:February 20th 2025
The City of Somerville is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color sex religion age national origin disability or any other protected category. Women minorities veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Auxiliary aids and services written materials in alternative formats and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge upon request. Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e. CART ASL) written materials in alternative formats or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to access the programs activities and meetings of the City of Somerville should please contact Adrienne Pomeroy atx 2059 or
PreEmployment Requirements for All Employees:
Overview of Total Rewards:
Benefits listed are for benefitseligible positions and the above information is meant to be a general overview of the benefit programs offered by the City of Somerville and not a binding contract.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Full-Time