Heavy Equipment Operator - Fields & Grounds

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

Benefits offered by this job

Union position

Comprehensive benefits

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Town of Westwood is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Fields and Grounds team in the Department of Public Works. The ideal candidate will be technically skilled and safety‑minded, with experience operating heavy equipment and performing field maintenance.

The role includes mowing, grooming, irrigation, turf work, snow response, and assisting road, curb, and sidewalk repairs. It is a full‑time union position with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent with 3 years of public works maintenance experience.
• Proficient in operation and maintenance of a range of heavy equipment.
• Massachusetts Class B CDL and Hoisting Engineer's license required; 2A preferred, 2B and 4G required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain athletic fields by mowing, grooming, lining infields, irrigation repairs, and turf maintenance.
• Assist with turf practices such as aerating, sod cutting, seeding, and infield clay work.
• Safely operate backhoes, loaders, dump trucks, road sander, and asphalt roller.
• Help with road and sidewalk repairs, pothole patching, curbs, trenches, signs, and brush clearing.
• Respond to snow emergencies and provide on-call service during storms.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Public Works

Safety minded

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Massachusetts Hoisting Engineer's license (2A preferred, 2B and 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.