Equipment Operator with CDL & Hoisting Licenses

City of Northampton; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 3,459,000 - 4,356,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits per Local 98

Job summary

City of Northampton is seeking a skilled equipment operator to maintain City parks, streets, and facilities. The role includes winter snow removal, emergency response, and supporting utilities and infrastructure maintenance.

Responsibilities span operating motorized and power-driven tools, performing routine maintenance, and joining on-call rotations while following safety guidelines and working with multiple divisions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 1–3 years of heavy equipment experience preferred.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and ability to follow procedures precisely.
• Familiarity with GIS concepts and basic software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment to maintain City parks, streets, and facilities.
• Participates in snow and ice removal and emergency response as needed.
• Performs routine maintenance and assists in minor repairs.
• Works within on-call rotations and adheres to safety rules.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Manual labor

Safety compliance

Emergency response

Snow removal

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GIS software

Job description

City of Northampton is seeking a skilled equipment operator to maintain City parks, streets, and facilities. The role includes winter snow removal, emergency response, and supporting utilities and infrastructure maintenance.

Responsibilities span operating motorized and power-driven tools, performing routine maintenance, and joining on-call rotations while following safety guidelines and working with multiple divisions.