Equipment Operator - Heavy Motor

NOW HIRING: Heavy Motor Equipment Operator (HMEO) – Level 3

The Town of Franklin DPW is seeking a Heavy Motor Equipment Operator (HMEO) to support highway, grounds, utilities, and snow/ice operations for a community of 33,000 residents.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver top-notch service to the Franklin community.
• Operate heavy equipment: loaders, backhoes, excavators, tractors, Class B trucks w/ plows & sanders, sweepers, rollers, mowers, compressors, etc.
• Assist with laying pipes, repairing sidewalks, building structures, and maintaining roads.
• Maintain athletic fields (mowing, lining, seeding, aerating).
• Plow, shovel, and sand roads, sidewalks & town properties.
• Perform hands-on labor as part of a hard-working DPW crew.
• Conduct routine equipment maintenance and follow all safety procedures.
• Complete required reports and documentation.

What You Need

• MA Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brake endorsement
• MA Hoisting License (DPS 2A, 4E, 4G) to operate loaders, backhoes, catch basin cleaners, etc.
• Ability to work overtime and respond to emergencies
• Ability to work in adverse conditions, including wastewater exposure
• HS diploma/equivalent
• Ability to pass background check, physical & drug test

Schedule & Pay Highlights

• Hours: 7:00–3:00 (winter) / 6:30–2:30 (summer)
• Callback: 4-hour minimum
• Differential (Tues–Sat): $75 biweekly
• Education Incentive: Associate’s $28.85 / pay period; Bachelor’s $38.46 / pay period
• Stipends: Various licensing/certification incentives (CDL endorsements, water/wastewater licenses, arborist, pesticide, ASE, etc.)
• Training Incentives: Roads Scholar & OSHA 30 – one-time $1,000; CDL Trainer $38.47 / pay period
• Benefits: 14 paid holidays, monthly vacation accrual, 8 hrs/month sick leave, 3 personal days

Why Work for the Town of Franklin?

• Strong union support and incentive pay
• Job security and excellent benefits
• Variety in your work—no two days are the same!
• Be part of a respected, community-focused team

Ready to get behind the wheel and make a real difference in your community? Already have your CDL or permit? That’s a big plus! Send your resume and cover letter (PDF or Word format), or a completed Town of Franklin employment application , to [email protected] with "HMEO/L3" in the subject line.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.40 - $31.25 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Ability to Commute:

• Franklin, MA 02038 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Franklin, MA 02038: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person