Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer Water Division

The town of Lancaster seeks a full-time (40 hours/week) Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO)/Laborer-Water in the department of Public Works-Water Division. This is a Grade G position with benefits within the Public Works bargaining unit, with a full FY 2027 pay scale range of $24.82 – $32.44 per hour, with an Expected Starting Pay Range of $24.82 -$27.17 per hour, DOQE. Hire subject to pre-appointment conditions including but not limited to: (1) appointment by Board of Public Works, (2) successful pre-employment physical, (3) Clearinghouse Query, and (4) town of Lancaster CORI check. The full job description online: www.ci.lancaster.ma.us/602/Employment-Opportunities. Among other duties, the Heavy Equipment Operator-Water is responsible for safely operating a variety of heavy and light equipment and performing manual work and in connection with the construction, maintenance, repair, and response operations of the Department of Public Works-Water Division. Class B Commercial Driver’s License and a Class 2B Hoisting License are required. It will also be required to achieve Massachusetts Drinking Water Distribution 1 (D1) and Treatment 1 (T1) licenses within the first year of employment. Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter and town of Lancaster Employment Application by email to Jobs@lancasterma.gov. The town Employment Application is online at www.ci.lancaster.ma.us/602/Employment-Opportunities. Open until filled. EOE.

Responsibilities

Safely operating a variety of heavy and light equipment; Performing manual work in connection with the construction, maintenance, repair, and response operations of the Department of Public Works-Water Division

Requirements

Class B Commercial Driver's License; Class 2B Hoisting License; Massachusetts Drinking Water Distribution 1 (D1) and Treatment 1 (T1) licenses within the first year of employment; Appointment by Board of Public Works; Successful pre-employment physical; Clearinghouse Query; Town of Lancaster CORI check

Benefits

Benefits within the Public Works bargaining unit