Thank you for your interest in employment with the Town of Fairhaven. Please note that all applications (except Public Works, Firefighter, Police Officer and Dispatcher) must include a completed application, available for download here, or in hard copy in the Human Resources Office M-F 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Send completed application, resume and cover letter to: HR@Fairhaven-ma.gov
For more information on any openings, call the Human Resources Department: (508) 979-4023, ext. 8150.
The Fairhaven Police Department is seeking highly motivated and dedicated full-time police officers whom are interested in a Civil Service Lateral Transfer. Candidates will be subject to an extensive background investigation, a medical evaluation, and a psychological screening.
The Fairhaven Police Department is a civil service department comprised of 36 sworn officers who serve a population of approximately 16,000 residents over 12.5 square miles. Candidates should be highly motivated and proactive individuals, that possess a strong community based work ethic, excellent verbal and written communication skills, high integrity and sound judgment. Candidates with a high school diploma or GED are eligible to apply however;vcandidates with a degree from an accredited college/university or with a military background
are preferred.
The current salary range is $59,400 to $75,220 as well as the Fairhaven Police Department Educational Incentive (Equivalent to Quinn Bill) for all qualified employees. Starting step and associated incentives will be based on applicable and accepted credible years of service. Employees also receive the following contractual benefits: sick leave, shift differentials, holidays, longevity bonuses, first responder bonus, an annual clothing allowance of $1,300 and a $300 cleaning stipend.
The Fairhaven Police Department offers many career enhancement opportunities to include Detectives, School Resource Officers, K-9 Unit, Marine Unit, Drone Unit and have many officers involved in a variety of SEMLEC regional teams to include the Dive Team, SWAT, CISM and Search and Rescue.
The Town of Fairhaven is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested candidates must:
• Be a citizen of the United States and be at least 21 years old.
• Possess the ability to obtain a valid Massachusetts’s driver’s license and Class A License to Carry Firearms.
• Not use any tobacco products in accordance with M.G.L. ch. 22C, 10.
• Be currently employed by a Massachusetts Civil Service Agency and must be POST
Certified. • Must have completed a full time MPTC Certified Police Academy. Bridge Academy is not accepted.
• Be available to work all shifts for a 24/7 operation including weekends and holidays.
The deadline to receive applications is August 1, 2025. Applications are available on
www.fairhavenpolice.org. Any questions or concerns please contact Captain Scott Gordon at 508-997-7421 x6062, or email at scott.gordon@fairhavenpolice.org.
Posting Date: October 27, 2025
Application Deadline: November 14, 2025
Position: Assistant Animal Control Officer
Starting Rate of Pay: $20.04 per hour
Department: Animal Control
Location: Fairhaven, Massachusetts
Schedule: Part-time/ As needed (may include weekends, holidays, and after-hours emergencies)
Position Purpose:
The primary function of this position is to protect the safety of the public and the welfare of animals by working under the general direction of the Animal Control Officer, and with some direction
from the Police Department, enforces Town bylaws pertaining to dogs and other animals. Provides on-call back-up to the full-time Animal Control Officer. Assists in the catching, care, and rehoming of animals. Assists with shelter operations as assigned. This position is responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under his/her direction and control; performs all other related work as required.
Essential Functions:
(The essential fanctions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)
• Answer telephones, e-mails, voice mail and act on, address and assists with department-related issues and concerns.
• Performs customer service duties in relation to the operation of the office – answering the
shelter phone, greeting visitors, etc.
• Provides answers to animal control inquiries within the scope of expertise and authority
• Processes departmental billing, cash receipts, and bookkeeping for the office with the
supervision of the Animal Control Officer
• Responds to Police Department calls regarding injured or stray animals in the place of the
Animal Control Officer when “on-call”
• Assists volunteer staff under the direction of the Animal Control Officer
• Assists with the enforcement of Town by-laws and applicable state statutes relating animal
control, inspection and other natural resource issues.
• Respond to telephone, pager and radio requests for emergency animal assistance and on-call 24 hr. / 7 day emergency service.
• Perform shelter duties including taking reports from the public, receiving animals brought to the shelter, preparing adoption paperwork, reclaiming animals to their owners, and clean kennels and perform related housekeeping duties.
• Update, edit, and correct data files on animals in the kennel, maintain proper inventory levels of cleaning and other supplies. • Assist with dog licensing conduct and document of kennel inspections. Write / mail violation citations /serve court summons.
• Assists with rabies clinics; and provide rabies control support and conduct educational programs and presentations as directed.
• Maintain log of all calls, keep records, collect fees and submit fees to the Town Treasurer
Collector as required.
• Prepare reports of animals impounded, adopted, redeemed and relinquished as required. • • •Keep tools, equipment, vehicles, buildings and work areas clear, clean and in a safe condition . •Check equipment, supplies required to perform work and prepare for operations .
Recommended Minimum Qualifications:
Education, Training and Experience:
High School Diploma/GED. Animal Control Officer Certification preferred; Two to three (2 – 3) yrs. of related experience or the equivalent combination of education, experience, and training. Must have / maintain a valid Massachusetts driver’s license.
Knowledge, Ability and Skill:
Knowledge: Basic knowledge of Animal Control Procedures, Animal Husbandry, Communicable Disease, State, Local Laws and Regulations, Domestic Animals, Rabies Prevention, Preparation of animals for Rabies testing at the State Laboratory, Thorough knowledge of current inspection and disease control procedures.
Ability: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret animal control policies and procedures, Demonstrated ability to use sound judgment and establish and maintain effective contacts with a variety of groups and organizations including the public, communicates effectively both written and verbal, delegates responsibility, works effectively under stressful situations, responds well in emergency situations.
Skill: Excellent public relations skills, Strong situation assessment skills, Skills in operating above mentioned equipment, Strong interpersonal skills, Moderate computer skills, Strong written/verbal skills.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentialfanctions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employee is regularly required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear; uses hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms as in picking up paper, files, and other common office objects, Employee may occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing more than 50 pounds such as equipment, supplies, animals etc. Vision and hearing at or correctable to normal ranges. May be exposed to harmful chemicals, animal bites/scratches, rabies, dangerous
Supervision:
Supervision Scope: Performs routine duties that are clearly defined by protocol and standard operating procedures. This role requires basic knowledge of departmental operations. Supervision Received: Works under the general supervision of the Animal Control Officer. Supervision Given: None.
Job Environment:
Administrative work is performed under typical office conditions. Operates motor vehicle; when in the office, operates computer and standard office equipment such as telephone, copier, and facsimile machine; when on site, may be required to operat some or all equipment necessary to perform the task. Makes very frequent contacts with the general public, other Town departments/ boards/ committees, health care professionals and organizations, contractors, local/state agencies, and the general public; contact is by telephone and in person. Has access to confidential information including personnel records, pending public health related lawsuits, criminal investigations and other sensitive information. Errors in either the technical application of recognized public health procedures, or in the interpretation of related information, could seriously endanger public health and safety, result in inadequate conditions of sanitation, have legal and financial ramifications, and cause severe adverse public relations.
(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employers and is subject to change by the employer as the needs ofthe employer and requirements ofthe job change.)
Position Purpose:
The primary function of this position is to provide administrative and clerical support services to the office of Planning and Conservation Director(s) and act as liaison between the public, applicants, agencies and consultants, in a timely manner, abiding by all municipal, state and federal guidelines, regulations and quality standards and ensuring safe, courteous and professional behavior is observed in all situations. This position is responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under his/her direction and control; performs all other related work as required.
Essential Functions:
(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)
- May attend required scheduled meetings, training sessions (day and evening) and resident / employee appointments as required.
- Maintain coverage of office during business hours and answer questions from, employees, residents, visitors and other interested individuals as required.
- Act as liaison between the public, applicants, agencies and consultants for Planning and Economic Development, Planning Board, Community Preservation Committee, conservation Committee, Sustainability Committee and others as required.
- Provide administrative and clerical support service, handle correspondence, accounts payable and the payroll for the P&E, CPC, Planning Board, CDBG, Conservation etc. and also including contractors, consultants, engineers, Planning Board and Community Preservation Committee, Bikeway Committee, and miscellaneous Grants, ensuring all documentation, is received, recorded and disbursed as required.
- Schedule meetings for town committees and boards, prepare posts, and distribute meeting agendas and agenda packets including minutes, permit applications, and other attachments or enclosures.
- Set-up public hearings, prepare certified mail and legal notices and submit for advertisement within time sensitive time frame.
- Attend scheduled Board meetings as directed, special meetings or hearings, as well as take and prepare minutes as required.
- Process applications for Planning Board/Conservation, check and verify for correctness, answer routine procedural inquiries from the general public and applicants regarding town boards and permitting procedures.
- Maintain a permit database, process permit decisions as required.
- Prepare correspondence, routing memos, public notices, memoranda, reports, and other documents, including regulations and grant applications, organize and update files and track expiration dates for letters of credit and submitted plans.
- Research and compile data, process materials for special projects and reports under the direction of the appropriate planning.
- Coordinate and track all state mandated timeframes and time limits associated with public notices, agendas and certified mailings of applications and projects of the P&E, Planning Board, and CPC as well as other grants.
- Assist Director in preparing the annual departmental operating budget; maintain complete records of expenses and accounts; work on projects as may be assigned by the Director, Planning Board, Community Preservation Committee, Board of Selectmen or Town Administrator, including posting to VADAR.
- Maintains central filing system, including confidential materials and executive session minutes, minutes of meetings, correspondence, permits, demographics /data and other materials.
- Maintain office supplies, open and distribute office mail as appropriate and process outgoing mail
- Complete special projects and perform any and all similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
- Review email, voice mail and other communications, check schedule /calendar for meetings and appointments.
- Secure office, equipment
- Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
- Work consists of a 35 hour work week.
Recommended Minimum Qualifications:
Education, Training and Experience:
High School Diploma/GED. Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or related field preferred. Three to five (3 – 5) yrs. of experience in business / office management or in a municipal environment or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that enables performance of all aspects of the position. Must have / maintain a valid Massachusetts driver’s license.
Knowledge, Ability and Skill:
Knowledge: Knowledge of the operations of municipal Planning and Economic Development department. General knowledge of the municipal administration process, general knowledge of the functions of municipal government, knowledge of social media applications, knowledge of basic book keeping, general understanding of the interaction between local government, state government, and federal government, working knowledge of business administration, practices, general office procedures, and applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Ability: Ability to plan, organize and collaborate with others, ability to communicate effectively, ability to read maps and basic plans, ability to understand basic regulations, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all town employees, board/committee members, officials and the general public, ability to recognize town-wide priorities and work cooperatively to support their accomplishment, ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deal effectively with interruptions, often under considerable time pressure, ability to operate a computer and proficient in the use of MS Office applications and database applications.
Skills: Excellent customer service and organization skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent computer skills including MS Office applications, Skill in the use of the above mentioned equipment.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position is frequently required to sit, communicate, or hear; occasionally required to walk, must be able to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Vision and hearing at or correctable to normal ranges. This position requires the ability to operate a keyboard and calculator at efficient speed.
Supervision:
Supervision Scope: This position performs various duties requiring a thorough knowledge of departmental operations and the ability to complete assigned tasks according to established procedures and protocol.
Supervision Received: Works under the general supervision of the Director of Planning and Economic Development.
Supervision Given: None.
Job Environment:
- Work is performed under typical office conditions; work environment is moderately noisy.
- Operates an automobile, computer, calculator, telephone, copier, facsimile machine, and other standard office equipment.
- Interacts with other town departments, town businesses, the general public, and town officials.
- Has access to department-related confidential and/or sensitive information including financial records, the disclosure of which would cause a significant breach of trust and seriously damage the reputation of the department.
- Errors in judgment could result in department errors, lower standards of service to the community, monetary loss or legal repercussions and possible negative public relations for both the department and the town..
Hours/salary
- Union position Grade C/Step 1- $23.42 per hour
- Please send your application and resume to hr@fairhaven-ma.gov
- Posting deadline: December 5, 2025
- 35 hours per week
Please send your application and resume to hr@fairhaven-ma.gov
Posting deadline: December 5, 2025
(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employers and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)
The Town of Fairhaven is hiring a full-time Water Superintendent to oversee and manage all operations of the town’s Water Department. The role is responsible for planning, directing, supervising, and coordinating daily water system operations, including staff management, use of materials and resources, administrative oversight, documentation, and communication with residents. The superintendent must ensure all work complies with municipal, state, and federa regulations.
Applicants must hold a Grade-3 Distribution and Grade-1 Treatment license in good standing as
required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The salary range for the position is $96,888.90
to $118,064.96.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to the Fairhaven Board of Public
Works by April 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. For the full job description, applicants can request details
via email at bpw@fairhaven-ma.gov.
Recommended Minimum Qualifications:
Education, Training and Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent, Bachelor’s Degree in a job related field is preferred. Ten (10) years of increasingly responsible and closely related experience in Municipal Water System operations including (2) yrs. supervisory experience or the equivalent combination of education, experience, Municipal Engineering, Cross Connection, Surveying and training. Must have Water Works Licensing (Min. Grade-3 Distribution/ Grade-1Treatment) required by Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Must complete Confined Space / Trench Safety / Gas Monitor Fall Protection / Respirator / mandated Orientation & LOTO Training. Must have / maintain a valid Massachusetts driver’s license.
Knowledge, Ability and Skill:
Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of the policies and operating procedures of the town’s water supply source. Detailed knowledge of the distribution system and of materials, methods and techniques relative to underground installations. Specialized knowledge of water and water treatment systems. Thorough knowledge of hydraulics and water main construction practices. Thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in water distribution construction and repair work. Knowledge of water production system, pumping station operations, and diesel, gas, and electric motors. Knowledge of the local, state and federal water treatment regulations. General knowledge of other municipal services provided by Public Works.
Ability:
Ability to interpret pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations. Ability to meet deadlines, work cooperatively with others, and provide customer service in a professional manner. Ability to handle employees and equipment and to maintain good public relations. Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with workers/ vendors/residents regarding job tasks safety regulations, Must have ability to respond to inquiries / complaints with discretion and tact and to work calmly and effectively under any conditions.
Skills:
Excellent planning and organizational skills. Budgetary skills. Excellent customer service skills. Skill in anticipating operational problems, and in taking connective action to avoid a serious malfunctioning of equipment.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Moderate to heavy physical effort required in connection with the operation and maintenance of water distribution and water treatment plant and equipment. Light to moderate physical effort generally required for supervisory and administrative duties of the Water Department. Frequent
lifting in excess of 30 pounds and occasional lifting of 100 pounds required. Must be able to access all areas of the water plant.
Supervision:
Supervision Scope: Performs highly responsible duties requiring independent judgment and initiative in planning and operating the town’s water system. Under administrative direction of the Board of Public Works / the BPW Superintendent, will work from municipal policies and objectives to establish short and long range plans and goals and assumes direct accountability for department results. The Superintendent consults with BPW where clarification, interpretation, or exception to municipal policy is required.
Supervision Received: Works under the general supervision of the BPW Superintendent.
Supervision Given: The Superintendent oversees Managers, Forepersons, Operators, Coordinators and Administrative Staff at multiple locations.
POSITION TO BE FILLED: SEWER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE CRAFTSMAN – LEVEL 9; 40 HOURS
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 2
SALARY: $23.40 MINIMUM PER HOUR – $28.84 MAXIMUM PER HOUR
$24.40 MINIMUM PER HOUR – $29.84 MAXIMUM PER HOUR (Hoisting License)
DUTIES: Semi-skilled manual work in construction and maintenance of sewer related public works activities requiring ability to operate special department equipment. Will perform necessary maintenance work at the sewer treatment plant such as cleaning tanks, sandblasting, painting and any other work assigned by the superintendent or related work as required. Work is performed under general supervision but must also be capable of working independently. Contacts are made with other than immediate associates. Must be capable of using good judgment in inspections of drain layers. Work requires the use of independent judgment in handling tools to avoid damage to system and/or equipment. Work is performed under conditions which require more than ordinary physical effort, and in varying weather conditions. Operates rodding and cable equipment, compressors and jackhammer, sewer pumps, light trucks or any other equipment operated by motor equipment operations such as snow plowing or any equipment assigned by the superintendent. Uses assigned automotive equipment to transport personnel and materials to the job. Replaces sewer services, including trenching, laying pipe and sealing connections. Operates sewer pumps and all related equipment in sewer pumping stations. Makes repairs to pumps and station equipment. Does assigned maintenance and repair work at the sewer treatment plant. Operates sewer line cleaning machines including main line cable and rodding machine and cleaning equipment. Operates equipment to clean out the septage chamber and other areas at the treatment plant. Operates sludge processing equipment. Lays sewer mains, trunk lines and constructs manholes in sewer construction projects. Will inspect sewer service installations, mains and manholes. Will keep accurate notes and drawings. Performs light services or maintenance work on assigned equipment and any other related duties as required. May be required to work for different departments in cases of emergency. Will assists in snow removal as required. It is mandatory to work weekends and overtime as assigned or required. This position is classified as essential personnel, requiring the employee to report to work during both all-weather related emergencies and to ensure critical operations continue.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school education with four years’ experience in maintenance and construction work on public works projects or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of mechanical work as it relates to installation and maintenance of water and sewer services. Must be skilled in the use of hand and power tools and operation of trucks, both pickup and dump trucks. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to write and keep accurate notes. Must have a valid Class D license, CDL and/or hydraulics license preferred. Must have a valid Massachusetts Municipal Grade 1 Wastewater Treatment Operators Certification and obtain a minimum Municipal Grade 3 Wastewater Treatment Operators Certification within one year from start date and it is preferred that the selected candidate also possess or obtain within a year from start date a valid Wastewater Collection System License Grade 1. Failure to obtain a (minimum) Grade 3 M within one year of date of hire could be grounds for dismissal. Also, it is expected that additional license grades will be pursued by the hired candidate. Must carry Town cell-phone on rotating basis for on-call overtime, as required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Medium to heavy work involving climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, talking, visual acuity, depth perception and color vision. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Both inside and outside. Exposed to weather, fumes, odors and dust. May be exposed to toxic conditions. Potential risk of bodily injury.
LAST DATE FOR APPLYING FOR POSITION: March 2, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
BY APPOINTING AUTHORITY, BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
STARTING SALARY:
$21.88 MINIMUM PER HOUR – LEVEL 5 (CDL B)
$22.42 MINIMUM PER HOUR – LEVEL 5A (CDL A)
$23.01 MINIMUM PER HOUR – LEVEL 6 (CDL B w/Hoisting)
$23.51 MINIMUM PER HOUR – LEVEL 6A (CDL A w/Hoisting)
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1
DUTIES: Operate dump trucks or any single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating GVW of 26,001 lbs., or more
(Class B CDL), including, but not limited to, pick-up trucks, panel trucks, snow plows, along with all other
equipment as required by the department. Drivers will be required to load and unload trucks, pick up and handle
materials, transport personnel, assist in cleaning and maintaining equipment, and perform all necessary labor
required by the foreman when assigned and other related duties. Conform to all accepted trade practices. May
assist the mechanics when asked to. Must be capable and willing to plow during any snowstorm and/or
sanding/salting event. Subject to call seven (7) days a week – 24 hours a day for emergency work. Subject to drug
testing policy.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the supervision of the foreman.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Driver may be asked to exercise limited supervision to those employees beneath his
pay grade.
LICENSE: Any applicant for this position must possess a Class B CDL Massachusetts Driver’s License. Any single
vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating GVW of 26,001 lbs.
QUALIFICATIONS: Good muscular coordination and careful judgment in the mechanical operation of any assigned
equipment and at least 1 year experience with Class B CDL license with air brake endorsement. Experience in the
operation of light, heavy or special motor equipment or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of the mechanics and operations of special automotive equipment. Must have a telephone. Must
have a high school diploma, vocational high school or equivalent.
Town of Fairhaven
Board of Public Works
5 Arsene Street
Fairhaven, Massachusetts 02719
TEL. 508-979-4030
FAX. 508-979-4086
bpw@fairhaven-ma.gov
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by
an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to operate objects, tools, and controls.
The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, smell, observe, listen,
and speak. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and is expected to perform laborer duties on a regular basis
including but not limited to, grass cutting, brush cutting, trash pickup, trench shoveling, assist with drainage
repairs, and any other miscellaneous duties assigned.
The operation of equipment or handling of chemicals require the exercise of caution.
WORKING CONDITIONS: This employee generally works in outside weather conditions and near mechanical
parts.
LAST DATE FOR APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION: April 17, 2026
STARTING SALARY:
$25.05 MINIMUM PER HOUR – LEVEL 7 (CDL B)
$25.57 MINIMUM PER HOUR – LEVEL 7A (CDL A)
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1
DUTIES: Capable of operating all motor driven equipment owned by the Board of Public Works, including trucks
with a rated capacity of over 9 tons, tractors, semi-trailers, truck-trailer combinations and special equipment such
as street sweepers, graders, bulldozers, compactors, catch basin cleaning equipment and specialty side boom
mowers. Greases, oils, cleans, and performs other minor preventative maintenance on equipment including some
servicing on the job for certain special equipment. Must be capable and willing to plow during any snowstorm
and/or sanding/salting event. May operate motor equipment of a lower level of difficulty and other duties as
required by the Superintendent and other related labor duties. Subject to call seven (7) days per week – 24 hours
per day for emergency work.
Good judgment is exercised in the operation of assigned equipment. Normally work is performed under the
supervision of a foreman or immediate supervisor. Operator will exercise limited supervision over a small group
of laborers when no foreman or supervisor is present. Independent judgment is exercised in operation of
assigned equipment. Uses assigned equipment in a safe manner at all times and does not abuse it in any manner.
Accepts responsibilities of equipment while operating same.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the supervision of the foreman.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Operator may be asked to exercise limited supervision to those employees beneath
their pay grade.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Medium to heavy work involving lifting,
climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, talking, visual acuity, depth perception and
color vision. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school education desired or any equivalent combinations of education and
experience. Knowledge of the mechanics and operations of special motor equipment. Ability to understand and
follow oral and written instructions. Must be capable of keeping notes and writing reports. Must have a
telephone.
At a minimum, this position currently requires a CDL Class B license with air brake and tanker endorsements and a
Hoisting License Class 2A, 4E and 4G from the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety. Employee must have
all licenses required to run all Board of Public Works Equipment.
WORKING CONDITIONS: This employee mainly works in outside weather conditions and near mechanical parts.
LAST DATE FOR APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION: April 17, 2026