Job Description
Who We Are:
The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts' environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition.
Who We Are as an Employer:
At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents.
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The Department of Conservation and Recreation's mission is to protect, promote and enhance our commonwealth of natural, cultural and recreational resources for the wellbeing of all. The DCR is steward to one of the largest and most diverse state parks systems in the nation which includes more than 450,000 acres of parks, forests, water supply protection lands, beaches, lakes, ponds, playgrounds, swimming pools, skating rinks, trails, golf courses and parkways. DCR strives to be an exemplary leader in conservation and recreation. DCR's staff is passionate, dedicated, and continuously employs best practices that are informed by expertise, and creates a sense of place through carrying out the mission.
Job Opening:
The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks applicants for the position of Tractor Driver.
Incumbents of positions in this series operate equipment such as tractors, used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of roadways, grounds, etc.; operate heavy dump trucks, tractor-drawn mowers, and other equipment for roadways and grounds maintenance; operate light vehicles such as passenger cars and panel trucks for transporting personnel and materials; perform routine maintenance on equipment; maintain a record and prepare reports and perform related work as required.
The basic purpose of this work is to operate tractors used in maintaining grassed slopes of dikes and dams, roadsides, fields, grounds, and other projects. This position provides routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment used. The primary duty of this seasonal position is to regularly mow the grassed slopes of the Winsor Dam, Goodnough Dike, and associated fields in the Quabbin/Ware Region
Duties Include:
-Operate specialized machinery with attachments for slope mowing grass dams and dikes (e.g., Ventrac Tractor.
-Operate tractors to cut forest roads, dams, dikes, and other areas.
-Operate tractor with flail mower attachment to cut brush on roadsides, dikes, and other areas.
-Operate tractor with various other attachments to set fence posts and signs, chip brush, and other uses.
-Drive dump trucks to haul equipment and materials to job sites.
-If required, operate equipment such as backhoes and bulldozers.
-Perform other labor duties such as brush cutting, mowing, shoveling, and furniture moving.
-Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment such as fueling, lubricating, cleaning, checking tire pressure, battery, etc.
-Maintains records and prepares reports on work progress, equipment maintenance and vehicle use.
Licensing Requirements:
Current and valid:
- 2A Massachusetts Hoisting License (This is referred to in the Job Specs as Mass. Class C Equipment Operators License); and
- CDL license (This is referred to in the Job Specs as a Mass. Class B Motor Vehicle Operator's License).
Preferred Qualifications:
- 4G Massachusetts License
- Class A - MA Motor Vehicle Operator's license
This Safety Sensitive position requires a CDL license, which will require the employee to participate in the DCR Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing Program Policy and be subject to Pre-placement and Random DOT Drug and Alcohol testing.
This position is designated as an "Emergency" position. Incumbents should expect to work on the occasion that the Governor declares a state of emergency if they are scheduled for work that day.
Please sign up for the Tractor Driver Civil Service/Labor list at the following website:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/massachusetts/jobs/501911/tractor-driver
Qualifications
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: None.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
I. Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class CDL License .
II. Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class 2A Hoisting License issued by the Department of Public Safety.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.