Posted June 1, 2026 8:00 AM | Open Until Filled

Billericalibrary; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Billerica's Department of Public Works, Highway Division, is seeking a Heavy Motor Equipment Operator to operate backhoes, loaders, dump trucks and similar gear, performing ditching and street repairs.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, a MA CDL Class B with air brake endorsement, an unrestricted MA Hoisting License (1C/2A/4E/4G), and at least 1 year of heavy equipment experience. Availability for overtime and on-call rotation is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid MA Class B CDL with air brake endorsement.
• Unrestricted Mass DOS Hoisting License (Class 1C/2A/4E/4G).
• Minimum 1 year experience operating heavy equipment.
• Ability to be available for overtime and on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as backhoe, front end loader, and dump truck.
• Perform ditch digging and street repairs.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

On-call readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Massachusetts CDL Class B with air brake endorsement

Mass Dept of Safety Hoisting License Class 1C/2A/4E/4G

Job description

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DPW: HMEO Highway Division (2 open positions)

TOWN OF BILLERICA

Department of Public Works

Highway Division

Positions: Heavy Motor Equipment Operator (2 open positions)

Duties: Under the direction of the Public Works Director, Highway Supt. and his designee, operates heavy equipment such as backhoe, front end loader, dump truck and other similar equipment; knowledge of and use of hand tools in the digging of ditches and patching of streets for repairs; and performs all other duties as required.

Requirements

1. High School Graduate or GED Equivalent.

2. Must have a valid Class B Massachusetts Commercial Driver’s License w/air brake endorsement.

3. Must have an unrestricted Mass Dept of Safety Class 1C, 2A, 4E, 4G Hoisting License.

4. Must have 1 years’ experience in operating of heavy equipment.

5. Selected candidate MUST be available for off hours overtime and be on-call rotation.

Salary: $29.6463 per hour to start

Hours: Monday thru Friday, 7:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.

Union: Teamsters

The Town of Billerica is an (EOE) equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.