Heavy Equipment Operator DPW – Highway Division

The Town of Hopkinton is seeking a dependable, motivated Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) to join our Department of Public Works Highway Division.

This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys working outdoors, operating equipment, and taking pride in maintaining the roads, grounds, cemeteries, and public spaces that serve our community. The HEO operates a variety of heavy equipment, including backhoes, front-end loaders, street sweepers, sanders, plows, trucks, and other equipment used in public works operations.  Cemetery, funeral, burial, gravesite experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
  
• Three to five years of experience operating equipment and trucks in construction and maintenance work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
• Experience safely operating heavy equipment and power-driven tools.
  
• Valid U.S. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B.
  
• Hoisting Engineer License, Class 2B or greater
  
• Cemetery, funeral, burial, gravesite experience is highly desirable.
  

Candidates should be comfortable performing physically demanding work outdoors in varying weather conditions and participating in snow and ice operations and emergency response as needed.

The Town of Hopkinton offers competitive leave and benefits, municipal pension, and the stability and opportunity that come with a career in public service.

The Town of Hopkinton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

Applications will be reviewed as received. Position Open Until Filled. 

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