This is an on-call position. Duties require a background in light and heavy equipment operation. High School Diploma or G.E.D. is required or equivalent experience. Snow plowing experience is preferred but not required.
Must have a valid, clean MA Driver’s License and a DOT physical card. Starting pay is $21.88/hour for non-CDL Driver’s or $25.05/hour with a Class B CDL License with air brakes.
This position is not eligible for benefits. Alcohol, controlled substances and criminal background testing are mandatory.
Please contact: Jim Daley, Highway Superintendent at (508) 867-1417 or jdaley@wbrookfield.com
Click the link below for an application.
The West Brookfield Highway Department seeks a Mechanic/Heavy Motor Equipment Operator to perform maintenance and repair work on automotive and certain electrical and mechanical equipment; and light/heavy construction equipment. In addition, the successful candidate will operate heavy equipment and/or trucks for the highway department; and related work as required.
Duties
- Perform equipment inspections, routine maintenance, and repairs using hand tools and power tools; apply mechanical knowledge and welding skills as needed.
- Operate light and or heavy construction equipment.
- Support roadway construction projects, as directed by the Superintendent
- Follow safety protocols, including safe manual handling and heavy lifting practices, and around moving equipment.
Experience
- Experience operating heavy equipment
- Road construction, highway maintenance, or construction site experience is valuable
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in mechanic position
- Ability to work outdoors, perform manual handling and heavy lifting, and adhere to safety procedures in active work zones.
Salary range based on experience: $27.86 - $36.04 per hour
Full-time benefitted position - 40 hours per week
Please contact: Jim Daley, Highway Superintendent at (508) 867-1417 or jdaley@wbrookfield.com
Click the links below for an application and complete job description.
Highway Dept. Mechanic/Heavy Motor Operator Job Description
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