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Heavy Equipment Operator

Town of Paxton DPW
Paxton, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/7/2026

The Town of Paxton has an opening for a Heavy Equipment Operator 1 in the Department of Public Works. The person hired will operate heavy equipment, CDL trucks, and perform manual labor work as required for all DPW construction, maintenance, and repair projects, as well as plowing, sanding and all other work as required. This position is required to be part of an on-call rotation and is part of a Union bargaining agreement.

Depending on their qualifications, skills and training, this person will regularly operate Heavy Equipment such as backhoes, front-end loaders, CDL trucks, light trucks, light equipment (e.g., lawn mowers, snowblowers, sweepers, sidewalk machines, etc.) and hand/power/pneumatic tools. The employee is required to perform work outdoors in varying conditions, and must be able to be on call for emergency situations such as snow plowing, treating roads, emergency water main breaks, etc.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid CDL Class B (air brake endorsement) and an MA Hoisting License 2B. Experience with digging around utilities and in the roads is preferred.

Hourly pay range between $25.82 to $30.84, depending on experience. Position is part of a Collective Bargaining Agreement. Position is open until filled.

The Town of Paxton is an equal opportunity employer. Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume and complete an employment application (available at www.paxtoma.gov) and send to:

Town of Paxton
Department of Public Works
350 Grove Street
Paxton, MA 01612
hr@paxtonma.gov

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.82 - $30.84 per hour

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $31

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