Heavy Equipment Operator – CDL A, Road & Sewer

City of Westfield; Westfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Westfield seeks a Special Heavy Motor Equipment Operator for the Department of Public Works. The role involves operating and maintaining heavy equipment and performing related labor tasks on municipal streets and utilities.

Required are a valid CDL class A (or ability to obtain within six months), plus DOT licenses; a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience are expected. Work is performed on-site with safety-focused responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL class A license required or ability to obtain within six months.
• 2A and 1C hoisting licenses or as required by DOT for applicable equipment.
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent; two years of related paid full-time work.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains dump trucks, backhoes, rollers, loaders, and graders.
• Undertakes general labor in conjunction with assigned duties as directed.
• Services equipment with fuel, oil, or coolants and makes minor adjustments and repairs.
• Performs required vehicle or equipment safety checks.
• Maintains logs of vehicle and equipment operating and maintenance.
• Work can include manual laboring tasks.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Safety awareness

Minor repairs

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Backhoe operation

Loader operation

Tools usage

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of related paid full-time work

Job description

City of Westfield seeks a Special Heavy Motor Equipment Operator for the Department of Public Works. The role involves operating and maintaining heavy equipment and performing related labor tasks on municipal streets and utilities.

Required are a valid CDL class A (or ability to obtain within six months), plus DOT licenses; a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience are expected. Work is performed on-site with safety-focused responsibilities.