Parks/Cemetery Equipment Operator

The town of Topsfield is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Equipment Operator within the parks/cemetery. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position and is included in a collective bargaining unit. The Highway Department is responsible for typical public works functions, including equipment operation, truck driving, hand labor, mowing, brush cutting, vehicle maintenance, and snow plowing. Some building maintenance tasks are performed from time to time.

Qualifications: applicants are expected to have the following minimum:

• Massachusetts driver’s license, Class D minimum, Class B preferred.
• Massachusetts hoist engineers license Class 2B, or obtain within the first year of hire date.
• Relevant experience in park/cemetery/public works operations.
• Relevant experience in snow and ice operations.
• Significant experience in operating heavy equipment.
• Some computer experience using MS Word/Excel.
• Experience in grounds maintenance and public works construction preferred.

Complete job description available on the town website, www.topsfield-ma.gov. Please submit your resume and cover letter to the Topsfield Public Works Dept. c/o Gary Wildes, 279 Boston St. Topsfield, MA 01983 or email to gwildes@topsfield-ma.gov or dpapageorgiou@topsfield-ma.gov. Accepting applications until the position is filled.