Special Heavy Motor Equipment Operator 2
About the job
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Knowledge of all safety procedures and the ability to demonstrate proper use of all required safety equipment are required.
- A valid Massachusetts Commercial Driver’s License, Class B with Air Brakes and Tanker vehicle endorsements, is required.
- Hoisting licenses with restrictions 1B, 2B, and 4E, and all licenses required by federal or state authorities to operate special heavy motor equipment, are required.
- Successful completion of the BWSC Apprentice Program is required unless otherwise agreed.
- The role may require completing the Waste Water Collection Course and obtaining certification.
- The role may require completing the Water Distribution Course.
- Safety Sensitive Employees are subject to drug and alcohol testing as required by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.
- Availability to work any emergency as instructed by the Commission is required.
- Operate and take responsibility for motor equipment requiring an operating engineer’s license or unusual skill, including cranes, derrick trucks, Vactors, jet trucks, front-end loaders, Bobcats, backhoes, catch basin cleaners, bucket machines, multirodders, dump trucks, and other necessary equipment.
- Maintain, secure, and operate assigned vehicles.
- Excavate job sites.
- Complete required forms and reports.
- Execute simple sketches and plans.
- May supervise or work with a small group of equipment operators or other field personnel.
- Provide supervision and guidance to crews carrying out projects and tasks.
- Train personnel in equipment inspection, light repairs, and proper operation of various pieces of equipment.
- May be required to testify on behalf of the Commission regarding legal matters.
- Perform all duties as assigned or required.
About the company
Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC) operates and maintains New England’s oldest and largest water and sewer systems for Boston. It owns and runs the water supply and wastewater networks, delivering clean water and collecting/distributing sewage to more than one million residents, workers, students, shoppers, conventioneers, hospital patients and visitors daily. BWSC’s water and sewer services are provided through an integrated system of sourcing, treatment, distribution, collection and treatment facilities managed by the utility. Unlike many private utilities, BWSC is a municipal utility owned and operated by the city, giving it a public governance framework and long-standing, large-scale service to the Boston area. The company’s goal is to reliably supply safe drinking water and effective wastewater services, maintaining infrastructure and ensuring ongoing service to the community.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Boston, Massachusetts
Founded
1977
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- BWSC launched a 2026 stormwater charge at $8.98 per ERU monthly.
- South Boston Contract 3 reached 28.8% drain installation by March 31, 2026.
- BWSC added electric vehicles in 2026, signaling fleet modernization and lower maintenance.
What critics are saying
- Marie Theodat's fraud litigation still shadows BWSC's HR leadership and vendor trust.
- Unions demanded Theodat's removal after access to employee bank and Social Security data.
- A scandal involving a top HR executive can damage recruiting and procurement immediately.
What makes Boston Water and Sewer Commission unique
- BWSC controls Boston's integrated water, sewer, and stormwater monopoly infrastructure.
- Its 2026 CIP allocates $69.8 million to stormwater projects.
- South Boston and East Boston sewer separations target CSOs with MWRA coordination.
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