Highway Heavy Equipment Operator

Date of Notice: June 30, 2026

Position: Heavy Equipment Operator

Pay Range: $24.4334 - $34.8362 (current SEIU 13 step pay scale)

Job Location: 13 Newfields Road, Exeter NH

Closing Date: Until Filled

Description: The Town of Exeter is currently seeking a full time Heavy Equipment Operator
for its Highway department. Will be responsible for operating heavy equipment including
loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, excavator, and street sweeper, trucks equipped with snow
plows, other snow and ice control activities. This position requires availability for after-hours
response during snow and ice events, emergencies, and other operational needs. Employees
may also be required to perform traffic control duties to support public safety and municipal
operations. Pick and shovel work, jack hammering, asphalt cutting, maintain drainage systems,
clean out storm drains, culverts, and ditches, lays brick and block for drainage structures, dig
trenches, some masonry, and other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Duties require knowledge of construction and maintenance
equivalent to completion of a high school diploma and one to three years of related experience
or combination of education and experience. Ability to understand and follow oral and written
directions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Must
possess a valid New Hampshire CDL Class B driver’s license with air brake certification or
obtain within 6 months of hire.

Email application, resume and cover letter to: dpwapplications@exeternh.gov
or mail application to:
Human Resources
10 Front Street
Exeter, NH, 03833