NOW HIRING: Heavy Motor Equipment Operator (HMEO) – Level 3

The Town of Franklin DPW is seeking a Heavy Motor Equipment Operator (HMEO) to support highway, grounds, utilities, and snow/ice operations for a community of 33,000 residents.

What You’ll Do

Deliver top-notch service to the Franklin community.
Operate heavy equipment: loaders, backhoes, excavators, tractors, Class B trucks w/ plows & sanders, sweepers, rollers, mowers, compressors, etc.
Assist with laying pipes, repairing sidewalks, building structures, and maintaining roads.
Maintain athletic fields (mowing, lining, seeding, aerating).
Plow, shovel, and sand roads, sidewalks & town properties.
Perform hands-on labor as part of a hard-working DPW crew.
Conduct routine equipment maintenance and follow all safety procedures.
Complete required reports and documentation.

What You Need

MA Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brake endorsement
MA Hoisting License (DPS 2A, 4E, 4G) to operate loaders, backhoes, catch basin cleaners, etc.
Ability to work overtime and respond to emergencies
Ability to work in adverse conditions, including wastewater exposure
HS diploma/equivalent
Ability to pass background check, physical & drug test

Schedule & Pay Highlights

Hours: 7:00–3:00 (winter) / 6:30–2:30 (summer)
Callback: 4-hour minimum
Differential (Tues–Sat): $75 biweekly
Education Incentive: Associate’s $28.85 / pay period; Bachelor’s $38.46 / pay period
Stipends: Various licensing/certification incentives (CDL endorsements, water/wastewater licenses, arborist, pesticide, ASE, etc.)
Training Incentives: Roads Scholar & OSHA 30 – one-time $1,000; CDL Trainer $38.47 / pay period
Benefits: 14 paid holidays, monthly vacation accrual, 8 hrs/month sick leave, 3 personal days

Why Work for the Town of Franklin?

Strong union support and incentive pay
Job security and excellent benefits
Variety in your work—no two days are the same!
Be part of a respected, community-focused team

Ready to get behind the wheel and make a real difference in your community? Already have your CDL or permit? That’s a big plus! Send your resume and cover letter (PDF or Word format), or a completed Town of Franklin employment application, to apply@franklinma.gov with "HMEO/L3" in the subject line.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.40 - $31.25 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement

Ability to Commute:

Franklin, MA 02038 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Franklin, MA 02038: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Town of Franklin

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