Light Equipment Operator

Overview

POSITION TITLE:

LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

DPW – WATER DIVISION

AFSCME LOCAL 1700 – GRADE 7

FULL-TIME (40 HOURS PER WEEK)

HIRING PAY RANGE: $46,742.80 TO $50,334.96 PER YEAR

FULL PAY RANGE: $46,742.80 TO $62,826.92 PER YEAR

• 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

• Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License

• 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.