Heavy Equipment Operator - Fields & Grounds

Westwood; Westwood (MA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous time off allowances

Job summary

Westwood is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Fields and Grounds team within the Department of Public Works. The role emphasizes safe operation of heavy machinery and field maintenance across athletic fields, with responsibilities spanning mowing, turf care, and seasonal snow removal.

Requirements include a High School diploma or equivalent, 3 years in public works, and MA Class B CDL with Hoisting license (2A preferred, 2B/4G required).

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 3 years in public works maintenance or equivalent.
• Proficiency operating a diverse range of public works heavy equipment.
• Massachusetts Class B CDL and Hoisting Engineer license required; 2A preferred, 2B/4G required.
• Frequent heavy physical effort in varying weather conditions.
• Full-time, 40 hours per week, union position; overtime opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain athletic fields: mowing, grooming, lining infields, irrigation repairs, turf maintenance.
• Assist turf practices: aerating, sod cutting/replacement, seeding, weed control.
• Safely operate backhoes, loaders, dump trucks, road sander, asphalt roller; use tools.
• Support roadwork: pothole patching, curbs/sidewalks, trench work, signage repairs.
• Provide on-call snow removal and emergency highway repair support.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety mindful

Public Works maintenance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Massachusetts Class B CDL

Hoisting Engineer license (2A preferred; 2B/4G required)

Job description

Heavy Equipment Operator – Fields and Grounds

Westwood Department of Public Works

Westwood has an immediate opening for a Heavy Equipment Operator to join the Fields and Grounds team within the Department of Public Works. The ideal candidate will be technically skilled and detail oriented with a focus on safety in carrying out manual work in the operation of heavy motor equipment related to fields and grounds projects. The position works under the general direction of the Fields and Grounds Foreman and/or Senior Working Foreman.

Responsibilities and duties include :

• Maintain all athletic fields in town by performing cleanups, mowing, grooming and lining clay infields; irrigation repairs; servicing trash barrels; turf maintenance practices and repairs; and other field-related work.
• Assist team members in turf maintenance practices, such as aerating, sod cutting/replacement, seeding, weeding infield skins and clay infield installation and removal.
• Safely and efficiently operate specialized heavy equipment, such as backhoe, front-end loader, dump trucks, road sander, and asphalt roller. Skillfully manipulate a variety of hand and power tools, including jackhammers, chain saws, blowers, grooming machines, mowers and other lawn equipment.
• Assist with DPW projects as needed, including: repair and maintenance of roadways; patching potholes; building and repairing curbs and sidewalks; excavating and backfilling trenches; repairing road signs; and clearing brush along roads/highways and in the public right-of-way.
• Cooperatively contribute to seasonal needs by operating vehicles to remove roadway snow, spread salt and scrape ice; assist in emergency highway repairs and other Public Works related emergency repairs. Provide on-call service during snow emergencies.

Qualifications and experience:

• High School graduate or equivalent; 3 years' experience in Public Works maintenance activities, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in the operation and mechanics of a diverse range of Public Works heavy equipment. Working knowledge of the materials and techniques required for maintenance and repair projects.
• Massachusetts Class B/Commercial Driver's License required. Massachusetts Hoisting Engineer's license required, 2A preferred, 2B and 4G required . An applicant hired into this position without the required licenses will be required to obtain them within six (6) months of employment.
• Frequent heavy physical effort required in performing work in varying weather conditions.
• Full time, 40-hours per week benefit-eligible, union position.
• Annual salary range $71,011 - $81,577 in 8 steps with ample overtime opportunities.
• A comprehensive benefit package and generous time off allowances.