Special Motor Equipment Operator/Laborer

Burlington Massachusetts; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join its Public Works team. This full-time position involves skilled manual work in the repair and maintenance of town buildings and cemeteries. The ideal candidate will operate specialized heavy equipment, perform ground maintenance, and assist with labor duties. With a competitive pay range and comprehensive benefits, this role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to community services while ensuring public spaces are well-maintained and safe. If you have the required licenses and a passion for public service, this position could be a perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Health and Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Pension Plan

Clothing Allowance

Education Reimbursement

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Must possess a CDL Class B License and Hoisting Licenses.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment and perform ground maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance for town cemeteries and operate heavy equipment.
• Assist in building department duties and emergency snow removal.

Skills

CDL Class B License

Hoisting License 1B, 2A, 4E and 4G

Operating heavy equipment

Ground maintenance

Snow removal

Tools

Dump trucks

Front-end loaders

Backhoes

Hand tools

Air compressors

Job description

The Town of Burlington is seeking an individual to perform skilled manual work in the repair and maintenance of town buildings and operation of cemeteries, under the direction of the Superintendent of the Buildings & Cemeteries Division.

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Perform ground maintenance for town cemeteries, which involves mowing, trimming, leaf removal, piking up debris, weed whacking and equipment maintenance as needed
• Performs excavation work and laboring duties related to cemetery internments
• Operate specialized and heavy equipment such as dump trucks, front-end loaders, backhoes, perform manual labor incidental to the work of operating assigned equipment; service and maintain equipment
• Operate snow removal vehicles
• Perform laborer’s duties when not assigned to equipment operation
• Operate hand tools, mowers, jack hammers, air compressors, clippers, cutting tools and related equipment
• Subject to emergency recall
• Assist in building department duties when necessary

Minimum qualifications include:

• Must possess a CDL Class B License
• Must possess a Hoisting License 1B, 2A, 4E and 4G (Applicants without these licenses may be considered under certain conditions)
• Must have the ability to operate trucks with a rated capacity of more than three tons up to nine tons
• Ability to operate hoisting equipment such as backhoes, front-end loaders, 125 CFM compressors, sidewalk rollers, highway sanders and similar equipment used in Public Works construction and maintenance
• Must be available for emergency snow removal and able to plow roads

This is a full-time union position, 40 hours per week, within the Department of Public Works bargaining unit. Salary is within Group 86 of the DPW contract.

Pay range starts at $29.78/hr, with annual salary increases to a maximum of $42.35/hr, and includes comprehensive benefits.

Benefits include:

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off - vacation, sick, personal, 13 holidays
• Pension Plan
• Clothing Allowance
• Education Reimbursement
• Eligible for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Overtime opportunities

Applications received by May 23, 2025, will receive first consideration. The position remains open until filled.

Please note: The selected candidate shall be required to submit to a full background check as required by MA General Law and DOT regulations. Any conditional offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory background check results.