Internal Only - Heavy Equipment Operator

NOTICE OF JOB POSTING

Open to current members of Town of Bridgewater AFSCME union only

POSITION TITLE:                      HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

                                                            DPW – HIGHWAY DIVISION

                                                           AFSCME LOCAL 1700 – GRADE 9

                                                            FULL-TIME (40 HOURS PER WEEK)

                                                            FULL PAY RANGE: $59,219.68 TO $78,577.16 PER YEAR

POSITION OVERVIEW:

• Be able to maintain a truck, such as changing oil, greasing & keeping in a clean workable condition.


• Must be able to operate small equipment such as roadside mower, sidewalk plow, compressors, etc.


• Must be able to perform all duties of Laborer/Light Equipment Operator.


• Must be able to operate equipment such as twelve (12) ton roller, grader, sweeper, front-end loader with two (2) yard bucket, and backhoe.


• Must be able to adjust and maintain equipment, such as grease, oil, replace and repair equipment, change tires, keep in good running condition.


• General welding with electric welder (steel and cast iron), burning steel materials with acetylene torch, operate sign-making machine.


• Must be willing to learn and advance to a higher grade.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a positive, team player and work in a collaborative environment At least one (1) year as a laborer


• At least one (1) year as a laborer


• At least one (1) year as a heavy equipment operator


• Must hold a CDL Class B


• Must hold a Hoisting Engineer License Class C


• Endorsement for Catch Basin and Roadside Mower preferred

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent

POSTING DATE:                                          JANUARY 16, 2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE:                         JANUARY 22, 2026

Diversity & Inclusion is a key component of our success as an organization. The Town of Bridgewater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all qualified individuals—regardless of background, experience, or strengths—to apply.