Roadway Heavy Equipment Operator – Public Works

Town of North Attleborough; North Attleborough (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of North Attleborough is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator – Gr. 4 for the Highway Department. This full-time role (37 hours/week) involves operating public works equipment of substantial weight and complexity, under supervision, with independent judgment in field conditions.

Salary is paid per the Laborers Collective Bargaining Agreement, with hourly pay between $26.18 and $36.72. Posting date Sept 21, 2026; application deadline Sept 30, 2026. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Member of Laborers Union (internal posting).
• Ability to operate Public Works equipment of substantial weight and complexity.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for highway department projects.
• Assist with resurfacing, pothole patching, guardrail repairs, sidewalks and curbing, drainage construction, trenching, catch basins, drainage lines, street sweeping, road sign repair, and brush clearing.
• Perform laborer duties when not operating equipment.
• Operate snow removal vehicles, sanding and salting; plow and treat sidewalks as needed.

Job description

Town of North Attleborough is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator – Gr. 4 for the Highway Department. This full-time role (37 hours/week) involves operating public works equipment of substantial weight and complexity, under supervision, with independent judgment in field conditions.

Salary is paid per the Laborers Collective Bargaining Agreement, with hourly pay between $26.18 and $36.72. Posting date Sept 21, 2026; application deadline Sept 30, 2026. Equal opportunity employer.