Equipment Operator I, DPW Highway

Town of Barnstable; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance 70% employer premium

Three weeks vacation, personal and S.I

13.5 paid holidays

Clothing allowance $1,250/year

Annual step & COLA increases

Emergency differential pay

Overtime opportunities

Training and education incentives

Participation in Barnstable County Ret

Job summary

Town of Barnstable is seeking a skilled highway division worker to operate public works vehicles and perform construction and maintenance tasks. The role emphasizes safe operation of equipment and adherence to procedures.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and two years of public works experience, plus MA CDL Class B with air brake, 4G hoisting, and 2B/IC hydraulic licenses. Eligible employees receive strong benefits and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and two years of public works experience or equivalent.
• Massachusetts CDL Class B with air brake endorsement required.
• Hoisting license 4G and 2B/IC Hydraulic licenses required.
• Knowledge of traffic laws and public works procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate public works vehicles and equipment for construction and maintenance.
• Perform heavy manual labor under varying weather conditions.
• Assist with safety and compliance in all jobs.

Skills

Public works equipment

Construction procedures

Maintenance procedures

Traffic laws

Heavy equipment operation

Efficient equipment use

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CDL Class B with air brake

Hoisting license 4G

2B & IC Hydraulic licenses

Job description

Department: Department of Public Works-Highway Division

Skilled manual work in the operation of public works vehicles and equipment and in performing construction and maintenance activities; all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma and two years of experience in public works construction and maintenance activities; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Qualifications:

Massachusetts CDL Class B drivers license required, with an air brake endorsement.

Massachusetts Class 4G Hoisting License.

Massachusetts 2B and IC Hydraulic license.

Working knowledge of public works equipment operations and mechanics. Working knowledge of construction and maintenance procedures. Knowledge of traffic laws.

Ability to perform heavy manual labor under varying weather conditions. Ability to operate heavy equipment safely and properly.

Skill in the effective and efficient use of equipment and machinery.

• Health Insurance - 70% employer premium contribution
• Paid time off – Three weeks’ vacation, personal and sick time
• 13.5 paid holidays
• $1,250.00 clothing allowance per year
• Annual step & COLA increases
• Emergency differential pay
• Overtime opportunities
• Training and education incentives
• Participation in Barnstable County Retirement System

Deadline: Open until Filled. Application review begins 9/22/26