Heavy Equipment Operator - Grounds

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

• GROUNDS Bedford Public Works Grounds Division is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join their department. This position performs a variety of public works and grounds maintenance activities, including the operation of heavy equipment used in the maintenance and repair of public spaces, as well as snow and ice operations. The ideal candidate will have experience operating equipment of substantial complexity, including backhoes, front-end loaders and heavy plowing equipment. The position requires the ability to perform physically demanding work in all types of weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid Massachusetts Class B Commercial Driving License with air brake endorsement
• Massachusetts 2A/1C Hydraulic Hoisting License
• Proven good driving record, as evidenced by a Registry of Motor Vehicles report.
• Experience in grounds maintenance and snow and ice operations Candidates who do not currently possess all required licenses may still be considered and, if hired, must obtain the required licenses within six (6) months of employment. Schedule: This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position. Employees will be expected to work mandated overtime during emergencies and special work assignments, such as snowstorms or town events.

Compensation

& Benefits: This position falls under AFSCME. The starting hourly pay for employees who possess all required licenses is $27.041/hour. Per the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement, employees will receive 10 vacation days, 15 sick days, 2 personal days, and 13 paid holidays annually, as well as the option to convert the first 30 hours of overtime worked into 45 hours of compensatory time.

The Town of Bedford offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, defined benefit retirement plans, and mandatory participation in Middlesex County Retirement System. The Town of Bedford is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Drug screening is a condition of employment. Code : 87-1 Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL Posting Start : 09/09/2026 Posting End : 12/31/9999 MAXIMUM HOURLY RATE: $27.04 ©2026 Tyler Technologies, Inc. Help/Feedback