Working Foreman Special Heavy Motor Equipment Operator

City of Somerville · Somerville, MA, United States

Location
Somerville
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
July 18, 2026

Job Description

DUTIES:

The Working Foreman Special Heavy Motor Equipment Operator (SHMEO)/Sewer oversees and works in the construction, maintenance, and operation of the sewer system including but not limited to sewer mains, drains, connections, and catch basins. The individual shall have a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of maintaining sewer systems. Performs all other related duties that may be assigned.

+ Supervises the activities of a sewer maintenance crew.

+ Supervises and performs the installation and repair of mains, valves, manholes, drainage systems, and any other appurtenances using whatever methods, tools, and procedures are necessary to complete the task in a safe, proper, and proficient manner.

+ Digs, braces, backfills and tampers excavations.

+ Installs and repairs asphalt and concrete.

+ May be required to climb into catch basins and sewer lines to remove and dispose of solid substances.

+ Reads and fol...

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