Heavy Equipment Operator and Laborer

4 days ago


Burlington, Massachusetts, United States TOWN OF BURLINGTON Full time

The Town of Burlington is seeking a skilled individual to perform manual work related to the operation of heavy and specialized public works equipment. The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Superintendent of the Highway Division.

  • Assist in various public works projects, including maintaining and repairing streets, installing, cleaning, and repairing culverts, catch basins, and drainage lines, sweeping streets and sidewalks, and repairing guardrails and signs.
  • Operate specialized and heavy equipment, such as dump trucks, front-end loaders, backhoes, rollers, basin cleaners, and street sweepers, perform manual labor incidental to the work of operating assigned equipment, and service and maintain equipment.
  • Operate snow removal and sanding vehicles, assist in emergency highway and other public works repairs, and perform laborer's duties when not assigned to equipment operation.
  • Operate hand tools, mowers, jack hammers, air compressors, clippers, cutting tools, and related equipment, load and unload trucks, and pick-up and haul materials.
  • Subject to emergency recall.

Minimum qualifications include:

  • Must possess a CDL Class B License.
  • Must possess a Hoisting License 1B, 2A, 4E, and 4G.
  • 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, and catch basin machines, 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 and sand roads.

This is a full-time union position, 40 hours per week, within the Department of Public Works bargaining unit. The pay range within Group 86 of the DPW contract starts at $29.78/hr, providing annual salary increases to a maximum rate of $42.35/hr, along with comprehensive and generous 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.
  • Eligible for overtime opportunities.

Applications received by August 9, 2024, will receive first consideration. Position will remain open until filled.

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.

Methods to apply for this position:

  • Click on the Apply Now button (preferred).
  • Send letter of interest, resume, and application to:

Cheralyn Rosati

Human Resources Coordinator

Town of Burlington

The Town of Burlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer



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