Heavy Equipment Operator

The Town of Lunenburg is seeking qualified applicants for Heavy Equipment Operator .

This is an opportunity to put your equipment operating and road maintenance skills to work in a municipal setting supporting the roads infrastructure and public services that keep our community running.

Job Duties

T his hands-on position performs a variety of duties associated with the maintenance repair and construction of DPW assets including but not limited to: operating a wide variety of vehicles including trucks plows tractors backhoes front end loaders and similar equipment using power driven and hand tools plowing minor service maintenance to vehicles excavation tree work.

Must be available to perform work outside of normal work hours especially during emergencies and adverse weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Three or more years experience operating heavy equipment and trucks in construction or road maintenance;
• Thorough knowledge of Class B CDL vehicles and heavy equipment operation;
• Or any equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Prior Public works experience preferred;
• Residency within 30 minutes of the DPW building preferred.

Requirements

• Valid Massachusetts Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL);
• Class 2B Hoisting Engineers License;
• Or be able to obtain both within six months of hire. Applicants who already hold both required licenses will receive first preference.

Full job description is available under Job Details on this page.

Hours & Pay

This is a full-time (40 hours/week) benefited position Grade 2 Teamsters union Local 170 DPW union position. Pay Range: $26.5238/hr - $33.1245/hr DOEQ.

How to Apply

Please send resume and employment application available on the Town website to Julie Belliveau Director of Human Resources PO Box 135 Lunenburg MA 01462 or email Julie Belliveau.

This position will remain open until filled.

The Town of Lunenburg is an AA/EO Employer.

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