Heavy Equipment Operator

Town of Sharon; Sharon (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Town of Sharon seeks a full-time Heavy Equipment Operator for the Department of Public Works to maintain roads and drainage infrastructure, including snow removal and related duties.

The position runs Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Salary ranges start at $57,408 and go to $60,486, with the AFSCME contract extending higher. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Massachusetts Class A CDL is required.
• Massachusetts Class 2A Hoisting Engineer’s License is required.
• CORI check and drug testing upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment for maintenance of town roads and drainage infrastructure.
• Snow removal from roadways, parking lots, and sidewalks.
• Perform a wide variety of technical and physically demanding duties.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety-conscious

Manual labor

Education

High School Diploma

Massachusetts Class A CDL

Massachusetts Class 2A Hoisting Engineer’s License

Job description

Do you enjoy operating heavy equipment, working outdoors, and making a difference in your community? The Town of Sharon is looking for a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to join its Department of Public Works team. From maintaining town roads and drainage systems to keeping roadways and sidewalks safe during winter storms, you'll play an important role in keeping Sharon running smoothly. Come join a dedicated team!

The Town of Sharon seeks a full-time (40 hours/week, M-F 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) Heavy Equipment Operator to join the team in the Department of Public Works’ Operations Division.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Skilled technical and laboring work in the DPW including operation of various equipment and vehicles necessary for the maintenance of Town roads and drainage infrastructure as well as snow removal from roadways, parking lots, and sidewalks. Required to perform a wide variety of technical and physically demanding duties for extended periods of time.

Qualifications and experience:

• High School Diploma
• Massachusetts Class A Commercial Driver’s License
• Massachusetts Class 2A Hoisting Engineer’s License
• CORI check and mandatory drug testing upon hire

FY 2027 Starting Salary Range:

$57,408 – $60,486.

• DOQ with generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement plans.
• Overtime opportunities available.

The current salary range for the position extends to $74,152 in accord with the AFSCME contract.

The Town of Sharon is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.