Laborer or Equipment Operator
About The Position
The Town of Sturbridge Department of Public Works is hiring for a permanent, full-time position in its Highway Division. The position will be filled as either a Laborer or a Light Equipment Operator based on the selected candidate’s experience, skills, and active professional licenses. A Light Equipment Operator will perform machinery operations, utility work, and advanced road maintenance projects. This tier is intended for experienced candidates who already hold active commercial driving and hydraulic licenses, with a starting hourly rate of $26.89 to $28.81. A Laborer performs manual labor and may gain hands-on experience while receiving departmental support to obtain a CDL and Hoisting/Hydraulic licenses. The posting states that a Laborer can be promoted directly to Light Equipment Operator once licensed. The starting hourly rate for this tier is $24.64 to $26.41. The position is permanent and full-time. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.
Requirements
- For the Equipment Operator tier: Valid Class A or B CDL with Air Brake endorsement.
- For the Equipment Operator tier: Active Massachusetts Hoisting/Hydraulic license, such as Class 2B or equivalent.
- For the Equipment Operator tier: Demonstrated ability to competently operate dump trucks, backhoes, loaders, or road machinery.
- For the Laborer tier: Valid Class D passenger vehicle driver’s license.
- For the Laborer tier: Strong work ethic and willingness to perform manual labor.
- For the Laborer tier: Commitment to training and obtaining a CDL and Hoisting licenses within an agreed timeframe.
Responsibilities
- Operate machinery, perform utility work, and complete advanced road maintenance projects when hired as a Light Equipment Operator.
- Perform manual labor, including shoveling, raking asphalt, clearing brush, and storm cleanup, when hired as a Laborer.
- Train toward obtaining a CDL and Hoisting/Hydraulic licenses within an agreed timeframe when hired as a Laborer.
Benefits
- Departmental support and on-the-job opportunity to obtain a CDL and Hoisting/Hydraulic licenses for Laborers.
- Direct promotion to Light Equipment Operator once licensed, as stated for the Laborer tier.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
