Heavy Motor Equipment Operator; TUES-SAT; Department of Public Works

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt POSTED:
October 30, 2026

Priority Deadline:
November 13, 2026

The Town of Franklin’s Department of Public Works (DPW) is accepting applications for the Heavy Motor Equipment Operator (HMEO) position, serving a vibrant townof 33,000 residents spread across 27 square miles. The Heavy Motor Equipment Operator is responsible for performing skilled equipment operation and manual labor; maintaining Town public ways, utilities, facilities, grounds/athletic fields. TheHMEO provides exceptional customer service and supports all DPW operations,including emergency response when declared.

• Operate a wide range of construction, maintenance, and snow-removal equipment, including but not limited to:
  Loaders, backhoes, excavators, large tractors, Class B trucks with plows/sanders, mowers, rollers, sweepers, salt spreaders, jackhammers, compactors, air compressors
• Perform manual labor such as pipe laying, drainage work, manhole construction and repair, concrete and asphalt repair, curb setting, sidewalk repair, and sign installation
• Maintain and prepare athletic fields, including mowing, trimming, aerating, seeding, topdressing, and field lining
• Conduct snow plowing, shoveling, and sanding for streets, sidewalks, and
• Assist in water and sewer plant/station operations
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and report mechanical issues
• Complete required records and reports; follow all safety procedures

• Class B CDL with Air Brake endorsement
• Willingness to work overtime and respond during emergencies
• Ability to work under adverse conditions, including exposure to wastewater
• Ability to follow written/oral instructions and perform basic math
• High school diploma/equivalent
• Ability to pass a criminal background check with fingerprints

• Schedule:
  
  7:00 am - 3:00 pm winter hours
• 6:30 am - 2:30 pm summer hours
• Callback:
  Minimum 4 hours
• Education Incentive:
  Associates $31.74 / pay period

• Licensing- (10% increase - FY27)
• Drinking Water Operators Licenses
• Collection Systems Certification
• Backflow Prevention Device Inspector / Tester Certification
• MA Wastewater Treatment Plan Operator (WWTPO) ASE Certifications
• Training / Certification
• CDL Trainer Incentive - $38.47 / pay period

• Holidays 14 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Earned monthly, based upon equivalent creditable service time
• Sick Leave Earned monthly, 8 hours
• Personal Leave 4 days

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States and be ableto pass a criminal background check and a pre-employment physical exam,including a drug test. Interested candidates shall email a resume and cover letter in Microsoft Word or PDF format or a Town of Franklin employment

The Town of Franklin is an Equal Opportunity / Aff… The Town of Franklin does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, military status, or disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these characteristics.