At the MBTA, we envision a thriving region enabled by a best-in-class transit system. Our mission is to serve the public by providing safe, reliable, and accessible transportation. MBTA’s core values are built around safety, service, equity, and sustainability and each employee that works for the MBTA performs their roles based on our vision, mission, and values. This includes attendance, participation, and contribution in local safety committee meetings as needed.

The Equipment Operator will operate specialized equipment while supporting the Maintenance of Way Division crews and Authority departments during activities related to track maintenance, construction, snowstorms, and other miscellaneous tasks.

* Operate specialized on-track equipment while supporting crews during track maintenance activities, including but not limited to, delivering, spreading, and sweeping excess ballast, restoring track shoulder integrity, delivering track materials to job sites, removing used and/or scrap materials, and installing rails and cross ties.
* Complete track special works, surfacing and alignment.
* Operate specialized road equipment during excavation activities.
* Deliver materials and stock to job sites and/or yards.
* Load work trains and remove used and scrap materials system-wide.
* Deliver to and remove hand and power tools from job sites and/or yards, repair, and storage facilities.
* Empty trash dumpsters on a daily basis at the Charlestown facility.
* Mix, load and deliver ice and snow-melting materials.
* Transport heavy equipment to and from job sites, yards, and maintenance facilities.
* Maintain an inventory and distribution log of hand and power tools on work trains and equipment while maintaining acceptable levels of tools necessary for completion of projects.
* Ensure that materials and stock loaded onto work trains and equipment are safely secured for transportation.
* Operate equipment required to fabricate rails ensuring compliance to plans or sketches specifications.
* Operate road and on-track snow fighting equipment during snowstorms ensuring that Authority's bus ways, parking lots, train station platforms and facilities are plowed and treated with melting material, as required, to ensure safe revenue and non-revenue operation.
* Ensure track and its components are in an acceptable operating condition to ensure safe revenue and non-revenue operation.
* Run/test specialized equipment through their operating modes to determine operating performance conditions.
* Conduct, prepare and submit to area supervisor daily activity and vehicle and equipment circle inspection reports.
* Perform all duties under lower classifications, as required.
* Respond to each inquiry, whether from a customer, vendor, or co-worker in a courteous and
professional manner.
* Drive a company or personal vehicle to work sites and assist at emergencies and events, and/or events as needed.
* Respond, either directly or through others, to emergencies twenty-four (24) hours, seven (7) days per week.
* Perform all other duties and projects that may be assigned.

Additional responsibilities may include a focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location-specific functions.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions
* The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Available to work all shifts and locations as assigned or directed.
* Available to work as per assignment by the MBTA twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week as directed by supervisory staff for severe weather conditions, emergencies or any other circumstances that may potentially impact service or the safety of service.
* Have the ability to work any and all shifts and/or locations assigned or directed.

Supervision
* None

* High School diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution with the ability to comprehend, communicate and respond to instructions, orders, signs, notices, inquiries, etc. in English.
* Current classification as a Trackperson or System Repairer.
* Possess effective organizational and analytical skills.
* The ability to provide internal and external customers with a courteous and professional experience.
* The ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce.
* Be available to work twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week.

Licenses and Certifications
* Possession of a valid driver's license.
* Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with general knowledge and air brakes endorsements prior to filling this position.
* The successful candidate is responsible for obtaining any additional licenses required for special equipment operation after completing the Authority's training and within six months of being rated into the position. (ex. Hoisting License.)
* Once an internal candidate meets the minimum qualifications established by the Authority, the order of transfer of the qualified internal candidate(s) will be determined by seniority.

None.

Job Conditions:

• Ability to effectively read, comprehend, communicate, and respond to instructions, orders, signs, notices, inquiries, etc. in English
• Ability to provide internal and external customers with courteous and professional experiences
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team (or supervise, if required)
• Ability to uphold the rights and interests of the MBTA while building and maintaining effective relationships with employees and co-workers
• Ability to adhere to rules, regulations, collective bargaining agreements (if applicable), and policies of the MBTA, including the EEO, anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, and anti-retaliation policies
• Have a satisfactory work record for the two (2) years immediately prior to the closing date of this posting (unless if recent graduate), including overall employment, job performance, discipline, and safety records (infractions and/or offenses occurring after the closing of the posting and before the filling of a vacancy may preclude a candidate from consideration for selection)
• Ability to pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, comprehensive background screening, and medical Clinic screening, potentially including a physical examination and drug and alcohol screenings
• Ability to work all shifts and / or locations assigned, directed, or necessary for this position, including (for some transit / operations roles) up to twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week as necessary to accommodate severe weather conditions, emergencies, or any other circumstances that may potentially impact service or the safety of service

Disclaimers and Definitions:

1. General Disclaimer: The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe a summary, general nature, and complexity of typical job functions and do not represent an exhaustive list of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities required of staff assigned to this position.
2. Application Deadlines: Applicants should apply as soon as possible, as the MBTA may stop considering applicants after a sufficiently large applicant pool is established.
3. Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here-in are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. See job description for role-specific requirements.
4. Work Eligibility: Although the MBTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer and on an unrestricted basis (the MBTA does not sponsor non-US citizens). However, if you have an unrestricted work authorization, or sponsored by a separate entity, you are welcome to apply for open positions. International students taking part in CPT / STEM / OPT programs through a university are eligible for internships and co-ops with the MBTA. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to complete a Form I-9 to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.
5. Interviews: Candidates should ensure they arrive on time, are prepared, can remain for the duration, and if remote, are in a quiet place without distraction, for the interview. Candidates who do not attend their interview without advance authorization, including an email confirmation of a rescheduled time/date from Human Resources, will be considered a no-show and disqualified from consideration for the position. Related to rescheduling, on a one-time basis, and due to something emergent, you may be allowed to reschedule the interview. In addition, Human Resources may require documentation supporting the request. However, should you need to reschedule, you will need to contact your Recruiter directly by email.
6. Safety Sensitive Positions: Employees working in this classification will be subject to periodic physical examinations plus random drug and alcohol testing.
7. On-call or 24/7 Positions: Employees working in this classification must be available to respond to page / text / call and report to work as determined by assigned department or the Authority.
8. Essential / Emergency Staff: During declared "states of emergency," employees working in this classification are required to report to work for their assigned work hours or as directed by management.
9. ADA Accommodations: The MBTA makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during this process, please contact the MBTA's ADA Unit at 617-222-5751 or hradaaa@mbta.com.
10. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The MBTA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. For terms, descriptions, and definitions related to diversity, equity, inclusion, veteran status, and immediate family members that you may find on the application form, please visit mbta.com/careers-app-definitions.