Heavy Equipment Operator - Massachusetts Port Authority : Job Details

Salary: $1,596.00 - $2,128.00 Weekly Location : East Boston, MA Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: FY2025-00077 Department: Aviation Division: Aviation Field Maintenance Opening Date: 12/09/2024 Closing Date: 12/23/2024 5:00 PM Eastern ABOUT US The Massachusetts Port Authority is Powering What's Possible™ for your career. We are a dynamic organization that connects people and businesses to the global community by air, land, and sea. Our employees are essential in moving planes, cargo, and cruise ships safely, efficiently, and sustainably. We are an economic engine, managing real estate assets where people live, work, and play. Together, the properties we own and operate generate $20 billion for the region's economy. With a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and being good neighbors, we achieve results that positively impact the people and businesses of New England. Boston Logan International Airport serves as a vibrant gateway to New England and beyond, seamlessly connecting global travelers and ensuring the satisfaction of millions. Driven by a steadfast commitment to safety and security, environmental stewardship, convenience, and exceptional customer service, we take pride in fostering meaningful connections between people, cultures, and opportunities. Through innovative collaboration, embracing sustainability, and serving as an economic catalyst for our communities, we cultivate a thriving and welcoming hub that fuels the growth and prosperity of our region. ABOUT YOU As a Heavy Equipment Operator (Bargaining Unit, Local Union No. 25), you are technically skilled and detail-oriented, with a strong focus on safety. Proficient in operating a diverse range of heavy equipment, you thrive in performing preventative maintenance and tackling physically demanding tasks. Your adaptability and basic maintenance skills enable you to handle emergencies efficiently, ensuring smooth operations. By fostering teamwork and prioritizing effective communication, your responsibilities align with Massport's overarching objective of maintaining infrastructure, cleanliness, and safety. What you will do:

• Operate a variety of heavy equipment, including plows, loaders, backhoes, and more.
• Conduct landscaping tasks such as cutting grass, trimming hedges, and maintaining plants and trees.
• Remove trash and debris from the airfield and performs painting and sweeping duties.
• Assist in minor repairs, maintenance, and emergency response as directed, ensuring the airport's smooth operation and safety.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• Ability to read; basic oral, written and mathematical skills. Includes manual skills and the ability to operate machinery.
• 5 years' airport related experience strongly preferred.
• Massachusetts CDL A and hoisting license.

*Click here for detailed job description WHAT WE OFFER Collaboration with colleagues at all levels of leadership from all different disciplines, from Aviation to Maritime and beyond. Every day is different at Massport and the breadth of our impact on the Massachusetts region through our facilities provides many opportunities for our employees to grow, learn, and explore the many areas of our business. Our business is all about connecting. We support and take pride in the employees that make those connections possible each and every day. Further, Massport is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and committed to workforce diversity and inclusivity. What we believe in: Work/life balance Supporting the people and businesses of New England A supportive and inclusive culture Achieving results and having positive impact Opportunities for growth Being good neighbors in the communities we serve Providing safe, healthy, and secure work environment Protecting the environment *Click here for information on our comprehensive compensation and benefits packages. We're a world-class organization of people moving people and goodsconnecting Massachusetts and New England to the world safely, securely, and efficiently, with a commitment to sustainability, our neighboring communities, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. We support and take pride in the employees that make those connections possible each and every day. We provide comprehensive compensation and benefits packages*: •Health, dental, vision, life insurance •Disability insurance •Flexible work arrangements •Vacation time, sick time, personal days •12 Holidays per year •Massport Retirement Plan (Pension) •Deferred Compensation Plan (457b) with employer match •SMART Plan retirement plan advisor/financial planning •Discounted MBTA passes •Public service loan forgiveness program for federal student loans •Professional development programs •Mentorship program •Adoption assistance •Paid parental leave •Employee assistance program •Employee recognition programs •Employee resource groups •Flexible spending accounts •Wellness programs •Community engagement •Volunteer opportunities •On-site employee parking •Bike racks •Electric car charging stations •Mother's suite for new/nursing mothers *Benefits may vary by position and/or location. For more information, please visit We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to workforce diversity and inclusivity. Follow us on 01 Do you have a CDL-A license?

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