Highway Equipment Operator (Light & Heavy Classification

Highway Equipment Operator (Light & Heavy Classification)

(Opportunities available at both Light Equipment and Heavy Equipment levels)

Department:
Highway
Job Codes: HWY/6 (Light) | HWY/5 (Heavy)

Labor Grade: 11 (Light)- $24.00-$37.01/ 12 (Heavy)- $25.15-$38.67

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Reports To:

Highway Operations Supervisor

Build the roads. Clear the storms. Keep Hanover moving.

The Town of Hanover is seeking skilled and motivated equipment operators to support the maintenance of streets, sidewalks, parking lots, and drainage systems. Whether you are an experienced heavy equipment operator or an emerging professional ready to grow into a higher classification, this is an opportunity to build a long‑term municipal career maintaining the infrastructure that keeps our community safe and accessible year‑round.

Positions may be filled at either the Light Equipment Operator or Heavy Equipment Operator level depending on qualifications and licensure.

• Work year‑round in a hands‑on, team‑oriented environment
• Play a direct role in maintaining safe roads and infrastructure
• Gain experience operating a wide range of municipal equipment
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within the Highway Division
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive municipal benefits, including:
  • Health and dental insurance
  • Participation in the New Hampshire Retirement System
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
  • Town‑paid disability and life insurance
  • Ongoing training and certification opportunities

This position operates light and/or heavy equipment in the repair and maintenance of town streets, parking lots, sidewalks, and drainage systems. Operators support road construction, storm response, drainage improvements, and infrastructure maintenance projects. Successful performance contributes directly to a safe, well‑maintained town infrastructure.

• Operate equipment in the maintenance and repair of streets and drainage systems, including:
  • Dump trucks
  • Motor graders
  • Excavators
  • Front‑end loaders
  • Backhoes
  • Bulldozers
  • Street sweepers
  • Brush chippers
  • Boom mowers
• Operate snow plows and sanding equipment during winter operations
• Install drainage pipes and catch basins
• Patch potholes and utility cuts
• Build forms; pour and finish concrete; lay brick and block
• Remove tree hazards
• Install and maintain road and street signs, including seasonal decorations
• Assist in traffic control at work sites
• Respond to customer service requests and complete work orders
• Perform pre‑and post‑trip vehicle and equipment inspections
• Maintain assigned equipment (oil changes, filters, blades, chains, etc.)
• Operate hand and power tools, including chainsaws
• Perform related duties as assigned

• Knowledge of street and drainage construction and maintenance techniques
• Knowledge of town safety policies, OSHA standards, and traffic regulations
• Knowledge of town geography, street names, and locations
• Skill in operating and maintaining heavy and light equipment
• Skill in using hand and power tools
• Ability to prioritize and organize work
• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Intermittent sitting, standing, bending, crouching, and stooping
• Frequent lifting of light and occasional heavy objects
• Use of equipment requiring dexterity
• Work performed outdoors in all weather conditions
• Exposure to dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts
• Use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, and gloves required

Light Equipment Operator (HWY/6)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One to two years of related experience or equivalent apprenticeship/internship
• Valid New Hampshire driver’s license
• To obtain designation as a Heavy Equipment Operator must be capable of performing the essential duties and obtain a Class A CDL with Trailer Endorsement

Heavy Equipment Operator (HWY/5)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One to two years of related experience operating heavy equipment
• Valid New Hampshire driver’s license
• Possession of a Class A CDL with Trailer Endorsement.

The Town supports advancement from Light Equipment Operator to Heavy…