Position Purpose: The purpose of this position is to provide maintenance and care of the City’s parks, cemeteries, streets, sidewalks, and other city properties. Schedules and perform routine maintenance functions. Report on unsafe operating conditions of vehicles and motor equipment to Assistant Superintendent or Department Head. Safely operates all power machinery. Is required to respond to storms or snow emergencies. Performs snow removal operations, i.e., plowing and shoveling, may also cut & trim grass, shovel rake, sweep etc. Orders necessary parts and supplies, maintaining sufficient stock and inventory records. Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as the situation dictates. Change oil, radiator and power steering fluids and perform other truck maintenance functions; fill trucks with gas and oil and place in Street Department garage at completion of maintenance duties. Report on unsafe operating conditions of vehicles and those in need of mechanical repair to Superintendent. Operate a front-end loader to load sand, salt and gravel to remove snow. Respond to snow emergencies to operate snow removal, plowing and sanding equipment. Perform maintenance duties and equipment operation in conformance with safety rules and regulations. Perform related duties as assigned. May perform street and sidewalk repairs as needed, asphalt, concrete or grass under the supervision of the working foreman. May operate a street or sidewalk sweeper. May work with the Forestry Dept. in the removal of trees or stumps. May be asked to load contractor vehicles from the Materials Management area. In the event that a working foreman is absent the SMEO will run a crew. This is a civil service position. Full job description available through the Human Resources office.
Qualifications: High School Diploma; Must possess a hoisting license and a commercial driver’s license to operate a backhoe, front-end loader and related equipment. 1-3 years of verifiable related experience. Must successfully pass a Criminal Information (CORI), pre-employment physical, lift test and drug and alcohol screening.
Starting Salary: $30.23 hr. (full range up to $36.93) Excellent benefits, Deadline to apply: Open until filled Hours: 7a.m.-3:30p.m.
Qualified applicants should submit a City of Waltham application, resume and cover letter to: City of Waltham Human Resources 119 School St. Waltham, MA 02451 781-314-3355 Email: jobs@city.waltham.ma.us Requisition # 2026-93
Applicant selected must submit 3 letters of recommendation within one week of accepting any conditional offer. Letters may not be dated any older than 2 yrs. and may not be from relatives. Emails are acceptable providing they come directly for the author’s email.