Motor Equipment Operator
Motor Equipment Operator/Laborer I – CDL
Department of Public Works, One Lyman Place, Norwood
FLSA Non-Exempt, Union, 40 hours per week 7:00am-3:30pm
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.
IMPORTANT: Interested candidates, meeting the qualifications and expectations as noted above, should submit a cover letter and resume to:
Please reference Requisition #2026-010 on all materials: