Equipment Operator II, DPW Highway

Town of Barnstable; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance - 70% employer premium contribution

Paid time off – Three weeks’ vacation

13.5 paid holidays

$1,250.00 clothing allowance

Annual step & COLA increases

Emergency differential pay

Overtime opportunities

Training and education incentives

Participation in Barnstable County Retirement System

Job summary

The Town of Barnstable is hiring for a position in their Department of Public Works-Highway Division. The role involves skilled manual work operating specialized and heavy equipment for public works projects and maintenance activities.

Ideal candidates must have a high school diploma, experience in public works, and hold the necessary Massachusetts licenses. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and additional annual incentives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and three years of experience in public works construction.
• Massachusetts CDL Class A Unrestricted drivers license required.
• Knowledge of hydraulic hoisting and heavy equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Operate specialized and heavy equipment.
• Perform maintenance activities and construction work.
• Complete all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Operation of heavy equipment

Preventative maintenance techniques

Ability to perform heavy manual labor

Demonstrated skill in operating trucks

Education

High school diploma

Massachusetts CDL Class A Unrestricted license

Hydraulic Hoisting 2A and 1C license

Class 4G Hoisting License

Job description

Department: Department of Public Works-Highway Division

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

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma and three years of experience in public works construction and maintenance activities including the operation of heavy equipment; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Massachusetts CDL Class A Unrestricted drivers license with air brake and tanker endorsements.

Massachusetts Hydraulic Hoisting 2A and 1C license required.

Massachusetts Class 4G Hoisting License preferred.

Additional Qualifications

Working knowledge of preventative maintenance techniques.

Ability to perform heavy manual labor under varying weather conditions.

Demonstrated skill in operating and maintaining all types of special and heavy equipment and trucks.

Benefits

• 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