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Town of Franklin

Equipment Operator - Heavy Motor

Pay: $25.40–$31.25/hr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Franklin, MA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 4 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

Job Description

NOW HIRING

Heavy Motor Equipment Operator (HMEO) - Level 3 The Town of Franklin DPW is seeking a Heavy Motor Equipment Operator (HMEO) to support highway, grounds, utilities, and snow/ice operations for a community of 33,000 residents. What You'll Do Deliver top-notch service to the Franklin community.

Operate heavy equipment:

loaders, backhoes, excavators, tractors, Class B trucks w/ plows & sanders, sweepers, rollers, mowers, compressors, etc. Assist with laying pipes, repairing sidewalks, building structures, and maintaining roads. Maintain athletic fields (mowing, lining, seeding, aerating). Plow, shovel, and sand roads, sidewalks & town properties. Perform hands-on labor as part of a hard-working DPW crew. Conduct routine equipment maintenance and follow all safety procedures. Complete required reports and documentation. What You Need MA Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement MA Hoisting License (DPS 2A, 4E, 4G) to operate loaders, backhoes, catch basin cleaners, etc. Ability to work overtime and respond to emergencies Ability to work in adverse conditions, including wastewater exposure HS diploma/equivalent Ability to pass background check, physical & drug test

Schedule & Pay Highlights Hours:

7:00-3:00 (winter) / 6:30-2:30 (summer)

Callback:

4-hour minimum Differential (Tues-Sat): $75 biweekly

Education Incentive:

Associate's $28.85 / pay period; Bachelor's $38.46 / pay period

Stipends:

Various licensing/certification incentives (CDL endorsements, water/wastewater licenses, arborist, pesticide, ASE, etc.)

Training Incentives:

Roads Scholar & OSHA 30 - one-time $1,000; CDL Trainer $38.47 / pay period

Benefits:

14 paid holidays, monthly vacation accrual, 8 hrs/month sick leave, 3 personal days Why Work for the Town of Franklin? Strong union support and incentive pay Job security and excellent benefits Variety in your work—no two days are the same! Be part of a respected, community-focused team

Job Posting:

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/7621/Laborer---Recycling-Center---Posting Ready to get behind the wheel and make a real difference in your community? Already have your CDL or permit? That's a big plus! Send your resume and cover letter (PDF or Word format), or a completed Town of Franklin employment application , to apply@franklinma.gov with "HMEO/L3" in the subject line.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$25.40 - $31.25 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Ability to

Commute:

Franklin, MA 02038 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Franklin, MA 02038: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person