Equipment Operator- Highway

Employment opportunity in the Highway Division of the Town of North Kingstown Public Works Department.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks and equipment skillfully, safely, and according to traffic laws and regulations in all weather conditions.
• Operate dump truck for general maintenance and with a plow and sander for snow removal.
• Detect needed repairs and make necessary simple adjustments to automotive equipment.
• Work long hours outdoors and withstand exposure to adverse climatic conditions.
• Perform manual labor and related work as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must obtain a RI Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-B) within the first 9 months of employment.

Pay

Starting salary:

• $50,891 with no CDL
• $55,078 with CDL-B and required licensing
• $57,344 with CDL-A and required licensing

Raises are given on anniversary date until top step is reached and on July 1st in accordance with Local 1033 Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Benefits

• BCBS Health and Delta Dental insurance plans.
• Retirement systems: ERSRI and TIAA.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick, and personal leave.
• Life Insurance.
• Wellness benefits.
• Optional benefit plans: flexible spending account, short- and long-term disability, 457 retirement plans.

Application period closes: August 2, 2026.