Heavy Motor Equipment Op - Highway
$58k to $67k
Job description
HEAVY MOTOR EQUIPMENT OP
- HIGHWAY The Town of Plymouth seeks qualified applicants for the position of HEAVY MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR for the Department of Public Works, Highway Division. Semi-skilled manual work in the operation of specialized and heavy equipment and all public works vehicles in performing construction and maintenance activities; all other related work as required. Performs preventative maintenance and labor incidental to work of operating assigned equipment. May work on a range of public works projects including road surfacing, resurfacing, and patching. May perform or assist in the performance of masonry or carpentry work associated with public works projects. Required Qualifications: Valid Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles Class A Commercial Driver’s License with all necessary endorsements and a valid Massachusetts Department of Public Safety Hoisting Engineer’s License with Restriction 2-A and 4-E and 4G required, 4A desired.
Education and Experience
High School graduate with two years’ experience in public works construction maintenance activities including the operation of heavy equipment; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. For a complete outline of duties, minimum qualifications and requirements please refer to the job description available in the Human Resources Department.
Salary range: $27.6638 to $32.1549*/hour, 40 hours/week. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Applications, to be submitted with a cover letter and resume, are available to www.plymouth-ma.gov or in the Human Resource Department, 26 Court Street, Plymouth, MA 02360. AA/EOE * Any applicant for this position with 5 years’ experience and having all licenses to operate Town equipment and demonstrated ability may be upgraded to Special Heavy Motor Equipment Operator (OM4) at the hourly range of $28.
5314 to $33.1807. In addition, the Town can waive any licenses if they deem it in the best interest of the Town. Type : EXTERNAL Location : DPW HIGHWAY Grade : DPW OM3 Group : DPW COBRA Posting Start : 07/01/2026 Posting End : 12/31/9999 Salary: $27.66-$32.15 ©2026 Tyler Technologies, Inc.
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