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Light Equipment Operator

Town of Salem NH
Salem, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 11/7/2025 CLOSED ON 1/6/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Light Equipment Operator position at Town of Salem NH?

Location: Salem, NH Category: Non-Exempt Posted On: Thu Nov 6 2025 Job Description:

FLSA Status: Non-exempt, full-time, benefitted
Affiliation: AFSCME
Hourly Rate Range: $24.35 dependent upon qualifications and experience.

What You'll Do:
(This list is illustrative and not all-inclusive. Please refer to the full job description below for complete details.)

  • Operate light motorized equipment (e.g., trucks up to 36,400 lb. GVW) for the construction and maintenance of streets, roads, sidewalks, and drainage.
  • Perform snow and ice removal operations with trucks, sanders, and plows.
  • Conduct routine preventive maintenance on equipment.
  • Perform manual labor such as loading trucks, digging ditches, flushing sewers, and cleaning culverts.
  • Assist with general construction and maintenance duties to keep Town infrastructure in good condition.
  • Provide support to other municipal departments when needed.

Light Equipment Operator - Job Description



Job Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required.
  • At least one year of experience operating specialized light motorized equipment, or two years' experience with any automotive equipment.
  • Knowledge of light motorized equipment operation and maintenance.
  • Mechanical aptitude with the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Additional Requirements
  • Ability to respond to emergency situations.
  • Dependability and willingness to work in all weather conditions.
  • Good physical condition with the ability to perform manual labor, sometimes under adverse conditions.
  • Strong teamwork skills and a professional, courteous demeanor.




Additional Information:

What We Offer: Benefits provided by the Town are described in the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement, and includes the following:

Annual paid time off: 2 weeks' vacation, 15 sick days; 11 holidays.

Town of Salem contribution of over 90% towards Insurance premiums. If an employee already has qualifying insurance, the Town pays $4,000 annually to waive coverage.

  • Disability Insurance: 70% of base wages for up to 26 weeks.
  • Life Insurance: Equal to base annual earnings.
  • New Hampshire Retirement System Group I: Defined benefit pension plan.
  • Tuition reimbursement for pre-approved courses.
  • Uniform Allowance.

The Town of Salem is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary : $4,000

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