Water & Sewer Heavy Equipment Operator – Licensed

Town of Marblehead; Marblehead (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Marblehead is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator for the Water and Sewer Department. You will operate backhoe, crane, front-end loader, vacuum truck, and related gear to dig, lay piping, and support emergency repairs.

The role requires a high school diploma, CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements, Hydraulic Class C license, and 3+ years of related experience. Preference for Grade 1 Water Distribution/Collection licenses; EO/AA applies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CDL with air brake and tanker endorsement.
• Hydraulic Class C License.
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• Ability to operate all Commission equipment.
• Preferred: Grade 1 Water Distribution License; Grade 1 Collection License.

Responsibilities

• Excavates trenches and moves piping using department heavy equipment.
• Repairs and maintains water/sewer systems during floods or outages.
• Maintains pumping stations, tanks, and equipment; troubleshoots systems.
• Cleans and inspects sewers; performs leak detection and root control.
• Operates additional equipment and marks utilities.
• Assists in maintenance and with distribution/collection systems.
• Performs other duties of similar nature.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brake and Tanker endorsement

Hydraulic Class C License

4A

1C

4G

Job description

Town of Marblehead is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator for the Water and Sewer Department. You will operate backhoe, crane, front-end loader, vacuum truck, and related gear to dig, lay piping, and support emergency repairs.

The role requires a high school diploma, CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements, Hydraulic Class C license, and 3+ years of related experience. Preference for Grade 1 Water Distribution/Collection licenses; EO/AA applies.