Light Equipment Operator

NOTICE OF JOB POSTING

POSITION TITLE:                                LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

                                                                        DPW – WATER DIVISION

                                                                        AFSCME LOCAL 1700 – GRADE 7

                                                                        FULL-TIME (40 HOURS PER WEEK)                                                                     

                                                            FULL PAY RANGE (07/01/2026): $22.6972 TO $30.5073 PER HOUR PLUS ADDITIONAL STIPENDS FOR LICENSES

POSITION OVERVIEW:

• General laboring work, requiring some skills such as pipe laying, installing water services, replacing valves and, in emergencies, installing water meters and reading water meters


• Will be able to operate a compressor, jack hammer, water pump, repair leaks, dig trenches by hand, tap water mains, drive truck, repair or replace street valves


• Assist in repairing equipment and cleaning of the garage and stockroom


• Be on call for emergencies and will do all work as assigned or required by the Superintendent


• Answers directly to the Water Superintendent. In the absence of the Water Superintendent, will answer directly to the Foreman; in the absence of both the Water Superintendent and the Foreman, will answer directly to the Lead Man

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma, trade school education, or equivalent training and experience.

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.