HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Heavy Equipment Operator DPW Highway Division AFSCME Local 1700 Grade 9 Full-time (40 hours per week) Full pay range: $58,633.12 - $78,789.36 per year Hiring pay range: $58,633.12 - $63,129.04 per year Position Overview: Be able to maintain a truck, such as changing oil, greasing & keeping in a clean workable condition. Must be able to operate small equipment such as roadside mower, sidewalk plow, compressors, etc. Must be able to perform all duties of Laborer/Light Equipment Operator. Must be able to operate equipment such as twelve (12) ton roller, grader, sweeper, front-end loader with two (2) yard bucket, and backhoe. Must be able to adjust and maintain equipment, such as grease, oil, replace and repair equipment, change tires, keep in good running condition. General welding with electric welder (steel and cast iron), burning steel materials with acetylene torch, operate sign-making machine. Must be willing to learn and advance to a higher grade. Qualifications: Must be a positive, team player and work in a collaborative environment At least one (1) year as a laborer At least one (1) year as a laborer At least one (1) year as a heavy equipment operator Must hold a CDL Class B Must hold a Hoisting Engineer License Class C Endorsement for Catch Basin and Roadside Mower preferred Education & Experience: High school diploma or equivalent Diversity & Inclusion is a key component of our success as an organization. The Town of Bridgewater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all qualified individualsregardless of background, experience, or strengthsto apply.

Created: 2026-03-04