Equipment Operator- Highway

Public Works Highway Division | Equipment Operator

Location:

Office of the Personnel Manager, Town Hall, 80 Boston Neck Road, North Kingstown, RI.

Responsibilities: Ability to operate trucks and equipment skillfully, safely, and according to traffic laws and regulations in all weather conditions. Ability to operate dump truck for general maintenance and with a plow and sander for snow removal. Ability to detect needed repairs and to make necessary simple adjustments to automotive equipment. Ability to work long hours outdoors and to withstand exposure to adverse climatic conditions.

Qualifications: Must obtain a RI Commercial Driver’s License, CDL-B driver’s license within first 9 months of employment. Must perform manual labor and related work as required. High school diploma or GED.

Salary starting amounts:

• $50,891
  * with no CDL
• $55,078
  * with CDL B and required licensing
• $57,344
  * with CDL A and required licensing

* starting salary, raises are given on anniversary date until top step is reached and on July 1st in accordance with Local 1033 Collective Bargaining Agreement

Benefits: BCBS Health and Delta Dental insurance plans. Retirement systems: ERSRI and TIAA. Paid time off includes vacation, sick and personal leave. Life Insurance. Wellness benefits. Optional benefit plans available: flexible spending account, short- and long-term disability, 457 retirement plans.

Application period closes:
August 2, 2026.

The Town of North Kingstown is an Equal Opportunity Employer who does not discriminate on any basis. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.