Entry-Level Public Works Road & Equipment Operator

• Posted Date: 10/07/2026 9:13 AM

Town of Edgartown Highway Department | Junior Operator

The Town of Edgartown is seeking applications for Junior Operator ($28.38-$40.39 + $5,000 Sign-on Incentive). These
40 hour/week positions are full-time/year-round and perform skilled labor in maintaining and repairing of Town streets, roadways, drainage systems, and other public infrastructure; operate vehicles and equipment; and participate in snow and ice removal and other emergency operations. Applicants must possess a high school diploma and at least one year of related public works or construction experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

A valid driver’s license is required for Junior Operator. The Town offers competitive benefits and opportunities for overtime, including seasonal and emergency operations. Positions are open until filled.

Applications and full job description are available at
edgartown-ma.us
or in the HR Office in Town Hall. Please send completed applications to
(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
or P.O. BOX 5130 ATTN: HR, Edgartown, MA 02539. The Town of Edgartown is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HIGHWAY

JUNIOR OPERATOR

DEFINITION

Position provides skilled labor for the Highway Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Operates a variety of vehicles and equipment as needed to perform required functions of the Highway Department;

Picks up litter along roadways, mows lawns, trims trees, and ensures the cleanliness and maintenance of Town streets;

Patches streets, sidewalks, and cleans drainage lines;

Installs or repairs pipes for drainage, installs catch basins, removes stumps and rocks;

Repairs bridges, fences, and guardrails;

Loads bulk materials onto trucks, such as salt, sand, or other materials as needed for construction projects;

Grades dirt roadways as maintenance procedure, grades roadways in preparation for re-paving;

Cuts brush along roadways to keep overgrowth from inhibiting visibility, cuts and maintains brush at Town-owned facilities and parks; feeds materials into grinder or chipper for disposal;

May be required to supervise the work of employees assigned to a work crew;

Ensures that all safety precautions are followed while performing work;

Lubricates, adds oil, inflates tires, and otherwise services equipment to ensure proper repairs and maintenance;

Prepares for and responds to seasonal challenges including snow removal, snow and stormwater, flooded areas, downed trees, construction projects, and repair and maintenance of equipment and machinery;

Participates in all snow and ice removal operations and other emergencies;

Performs a variety of related duties.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Under direct supervision, where clear, detailed, and specific instructions govern the work or are explained with each assignment. The employee works as instructed and consults with the supervisor as needed on all matters not specifically covered in the guidelines or instructions.

ACCOUNTABILITY

The nature of the work means that errors are usually detected in seceding operations. Consequences of errors, missed deadlines, or poor judgment may include time loss caused by back-checking by others and slowdowns in the processing of the work. Errors are generally confined to a single department, such as billing or accounting errors, and/or failure to check subordinates performance.

JUDGMENT

The work is well-defined or has detailed rules, instructions, and procedures. Judgment includes choosing the appropriate practices,…