HMEO/Laborer

City of Attleboro; Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Attleboro's Department of Public Works is hiring a Heavy Motor Equipment Operator/Laborer to operate heavy equipment up to nine tons for road maintenance, construction, and snow/ice removal. The position requires a CDL Class B with Air Brakes, two years of manual labor and equipment experience, and a 40-hour week, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Pay ranges from $26.15 to $32.62 per hour, with potential adjustments during inclement weather. Applications are due by October 23, 2026.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of experience performing manual labor and operating heavy equipment required.
• Valid CDL Class B with Air Brakes endorsement required and must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks, tractors, road sweepers, snow and leaf loaders, snow fighters, rollers, road flushers, and other heavy equipment.
• Plow and sand roads and participate in the City's Snow and Ice Program.
• Perform routine road and property maintenance, including mowing, brush cutting, cleaning catch basins and ditches, patching asphalt and concrete, and repairing signs.
• Load, unload, haul, and transport materials and personnel.
• Paint road lines and crosswalks and perform general road and grounds maintenance.
• Perform minor equipment maintenance, including cleaning, fueling, greasing, and changing tires.
• Perform manual labor and other related duties as required.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Manual labor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Heavy equipment

Job description

City of Attleboro

Department of Public Works

Heavy Motor Equipment Operator/ Laborer (2 positions)

Pay Range: $26.15 - $32.62 per hour.

The City of Attleboro Department of Public Works is seeking a Heavy Motor Equipment Operator/Laborer to operate heavy equipment with a rated capacity of up to nine (9) tons for road maintenance, construction, and snow and ice removal.

Essential Duties

• Operate trucks, tractors, road sweepers, snow and leaf loaders, snow fighters, rollers, road flushers, and other heavy equipment.
• Plow and sand roads and participate in the City's Snow and Ice Program.
• Perform routine road and property maintenance, including mowing, brush cutting, cleaning catch basins and ditches, patching asphalt and concrete, and repairing signs.
• Load, unload, haul, and transport materials and personnel.
• Paint road lines and crosswalks and perform general road and grounds maintenance.
• Perform minor equipment maintenance, including cleaning, fueling, greasing, and changing tires.
• Perform manual labor and other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two (2) years of experience performing manual labor and operating heavy equipment required.
• Valid CDL Class B with Air Brakes endorsement required and must be maintained.

Schedule

40 hours per week | Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Hours are subject to change or extension, particularly during inclement weather.

Application deadline

October 23, 2026

Job Details

Category: Department of Public Works

Status: Open

Posted: October 9, 2026

Closing: October 23, 2026 5:00 PM