Motor Equipment Operator/Laborer I (Parks and Highways)

Title: Motor Equipment Operator/Laborer I – CDL

Department: Public Works, One Lyman Place, Norwood

Status: FLSA Non-Exempt, Union, 40 hours per week 7:00am-3:30pm

Salary: FY26, Grade PW4 $25.87 - $27.44 per hour for steps 1-3 (salary range exceeds hiring range)

General Summary: The purpose of this position is to perform skilled manual work of a difficult and responsible nature in the operation of public works equipment of substantial weight and complexity; all other related work as required.

Essential Job Functions: *

Parks and Highways

• Assists with street maintenance and repair projects by performing manual work and operating division equipment including sanders, asphalt roller, skid steer, dump trucks with plows, packer-trucks, tractor-mowers, etc.
• Utilizes other highway equipment such as jackhammer, woodchipper, hand tools, and sod cutter. Examples of projects include the following: constructing and repairing streets, roads, sidewalks, manholes, catch basins and drainage systems.
• May operate vehicles and equipment to assist the Water Department.
• Applies pavement markings and paint; raking, dumping, spreading, grading, and rolling of asphalt, gravel, stone, and any other material for streets, roads and sidewalks; repairing damaged curbing, guardrails, street signs.
• Plows snow and sanding and salting streets, parking lots and sidewalks; sweeping streets; mowing grass, cutting/trimming/chipping brush and trees, removing leaves; mowing the roadside; repairing and replacing turf; collecting and disposing of yard waste; and other maintenance, care, upkeep, repair, marking and beautification projects of streets, parking lots, and other town property.
• Inspects and prepares equipment for safe and proper operation prior to beginning work for the day; performs light maintenance on equipment, which includes refueling and refilling lubricants; cleans vehicles and mounted equipment upon completion of assignments; secures vehicle after use.
• May operate vehicles and equipment in lower classifications as needed or assigned to complete division or departmental projects or workload.
• Monitors immediate environment and work area to ensure the safety of operator, other workers, the equipment, and the public. Obeys all traffic laws and safety guidelines.
• Performs dispatcher duties and unskilled repair duties on equipment, streets and other situations in an emergency.
• Assists other DPW divisions as necessary.

Minimum Requirements: *

• High school graduate; qualifying experience in the operation of heavy and special equipment; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of a valid C.D.L.
• Participation in the Town’s mandated drug and alcohol random testing program.
• Ability to work shift hours and be reliable.

*This posting is not meant to be inclusive of all job duties or qualification requirements. Complete job description is available by emailing the contact below.

Interested Town of Norwood employee candidates, meeting the qualifications and expectations as noted above, should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@norwoodma.gov

Please reference Requisition #2026-020 on all materials:

Pay: $25.87 - $27.44 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Union benefits
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $27