Job Description
The town of Falmouth seeks a dependable and safety-conscious individual to join the Highway Division of our Department of Public Works as a full-time Mechanical Equipment Operator I (MEO-I).
This is a full-time, year-round, benefit-eligible position that works 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Substantial overtime opportunities are available, and overtime worked between midnight and 7 a.m. is paid at double time. In addition, the town supports obtaining additional licenses for career advancement within the DPW.
Duties include:
- Operating trucks and equipment for roadway, drainage, construction, maintenance, and snow and ice control operations;
- Hauling, loading, and unloading materials and performing routine inspection, servicing, and maintenance of assigned vehicles and equipment;
- Constructing, repairing, and patching streets and sidewalks and installing, repairing, and cleaning drainage components, guardrails, fencing, and signs; and
- Laying pipe, repairing and maintaining stormwater infrastructure, digging and shoveling, trimming brush, collecting roadside refuse, and operating hand and power tools.
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of one year of experience in public works construction and maintenance activities, including the operation of trucks or other public works equipment.
A Massachusetts Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-B) with authorization to operate air-brake-equipped vehicles is required for this position. The town will consider strong candidates who do not currently possess a CDL-B. The selected candidate will receive training and support to obtain the required license through the town’s in-house CDL training program and must obtain the required license within the first six months of employment.
Expected Starting Hourly Rate: Step 1 ($26.51/hour) to Step 3 ($28.67/hour), commensurate with qualifications and experience, with eligibility for annual advancement up to Step 9.
Preference Date to Apply: Monday, Oct. 5 by 4:30 p.m.
About the town of Falmouth as an Employer: The town of Falmouth is a people-centered municipality committed to public service excellence. We strive to foster an inclusive and supportive work culture grounded in professionalism, collaboration, and accountability, and we invest in our employees through ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. The town offers competitive compensation, and benefit-eligible positions offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance and other valuable benefits, including participation in the town’s pension plan. All applicants must be able to interact and work effectively and respectfully with individuals and groups of various abilities, cultures, backgrounds, ages, and identities.