What is the Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for a heavy equipment operator in Massachusetts?

There is no single figure. Active federal determinations for Massachusetts publish 96 heavy equipment operator classification rates ranging from $25.02 to $64.67 per hour before fringe benefits. The rate that applies depends on the county, the type of construction and the wage determination incorporated into the contract.

How many counties in Massachusetts have a published heavy equipment operator rate?

14 of the counties covered by active federal determinations list at least one heavy equipment operator classification.

Do these rates apply to state-funded projects?

No. These are federal Davis-Bacon rates, which apply to federally funded or assisted construction. Massachusetts may set its own prevailing wage rates for state and locally funded work; the state law summary is on the Massachusetts prevailing wage page.

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Heavy Equipment Operator prevailing wage rates in Massachusetts

Federal Davis-Bacon rates published in 23 active determinations, 2026

Active federal Davis-Bacon determinations for Massachusetts publish 96 heavy equipment operator classification rates, across 23 determinations covering 14 counties.
Those published base rates run from $25.02 to $64.67 an hour before fringe benefits. Which one applies to a job depends on its county, its construction type and the determination written into the contract.
Construction types covered: Building, Heavy, Highway, Residential.
Last determination revision affecting heavy equipment operator rates in Massachusetts: 2026-08-06.

The official source: binding Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations are published by the U.S. Department of Labor at SAM.gov Wage Determinations. This site indexes them and links every determination to its official document - the determination incorporated into a contract governs.

This page collects every classification in Massachusetts's active federal determinations that is a form of heavy equipment operator work (cranes, excavators, dozers, loaders and other power equipment) and shows the rate published for it. Determinations name a classification the way the underlying union agreement or wage survey named it, so the wording varies between them; the rate and the fringe are reproduced exactly as published.

Published rates by determination

MA20260001 rev 1 · Building · Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Middlesex, Nantucket and 2 more

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 3 PUMPS (1-3 GROUPED); COMPRESSOR; WELDING MACHINE (1-3 GROUPED); GENERATOR; CONCRETE VIBRATOR; HEATER (POWER DRIVEN 1- 5); WELL POINT SYSTEM (OPER	$37.02	33.70	ENGI0004-001 collectively bargained (union) rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 2 SONIC OR VIBRATORY HAMMER; GRADER; SCRAPER; TANDEM SCRAPER; CONCRETE PUMP; BULLDOZER; TRACTOR; YORK RAKE; MULCHING MACHINE; PORTABLE STEAM BOILER	$57.18	33.70	ENGI0004-001 collectively bargained (union) rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 1 CRANE; SHOVEL; TRUCK CRANE; CHERRY PICKER; DRAGLINE; TRENCH HOE; BACKHOE; THREE DRUM MACHINE; DERRICK; PILE DRIVER; ELEVATOR TOWER; HOIST; GRADAL	$57.83	33.70	ENGI0004-001 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: MA20260001 on SAM.gov.

MA20260002 rev 1 · Heavy · Worcester

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 2 SONIC OR VIBRATORY HAMMER; GRADER; SCRAPER; TANDEM SCRAPER; BULLDOZER; TRACTOR; MECHANIC - MAINTENANCE; YORK RAKE; MULCHING MACHINE; PAVING SCREE	$57.18	33.70	ENGI0004-003 collectively bargained (union) rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS : GROUP 4 ASSITANT ENGINEER (FIREMAN) (WORCESTER (EXCEPT ATHOL, BARRE, BROOKFIELD, EAST BROOKFIELD, HARDWICK, NEW BRAINTREE, NORTH BROOKFIELD, OAKHAM, PET	$46.52	33.70	ENGI0004-003 collectively bargained (union) rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS (BUIDING, HEAVY & MARINE): GROUP 1 POWER SHOVEL; CRANE; TRUCK CRANE; DERRICK; PILE DRIVER; TRENCHING MACHINE; MECHANICAL HOIST PAVEMENT BREAKER; CEMENT CO	$57.83	33.70	ENGI0004-003 collectively bargained (union) rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS (BUIDING, HEAVY & MARINE): GROUP 6 OILER (ON TRUCK CRANES AND GRADALLS) (WORCESTER (EXCEPT ATHOL, BARRE, BROOKFIELD, EAST BROOKFIELD, HARDWICK, NEW BRAINT	$30.85	33.70	ENGI0004-003 collectively bargained (union) rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS (BUIDING, HEAVY & MARINE): GROUP 5 OILER (OTHER THAN TRUCK CRANES AND GRADALLS) (WORCESTER (EXCEPT ATHOL, BARRE, BROOKFIELD, EAST BROOKFIELD, HARDWICK, NE	$25.02	33.70	ENGI0004-003 collectively bargained (union) rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS (BUIDING, HEAVY & MARINE): GROUP 3 PUMPS (1-3 GROUPED); COMPRESSOR; WELDING MACHINES (1-3 GROUPED); GENERATOR; SIGHTING PLANT; HEATERS (POWER DRIVEN, 1- 5	$37.02	33.70	ENGI0004-003 collectively bargained (union) rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 7 COMPRESSORS UP TO 315 CU FT; SMALL MIXERS WITH SKIP; PUMPS UP TO 4 INCHES; POWER HEATERS; OILER; A-FRAME TRUCKS; FORKLIFTS-UP TO 7 FT. LIFT AND U	$54.38	31.04	ENGI0098-005 collectively bargained (union) rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 5 HOISTS; CONVEYORS; POWER PAVEMENT BREAKERS; SELF-POWERED CONCRETE PAVEMENT FINISHING MACHINES; TWO BAG MIXERS WITH SKIP; MCCARTHY AND SIMILAR DRI	$38.00	31.04	ENGI0098-005 collectively bargained (union) rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 4 ASPHALT ROLLERS; SELF-POWERED ROLLERS AND COMPACTORS; TRACTOR WITHOUT BLADE DRAWING SHEEPSFOOT ROLLER; RUBBER TIRE ROLLER; VIBRATORY ROLLER OR OT	$39.12	31.04	ENGI0098-005 collectively bargained (union) rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 3 COMBINATION BACKHOE/LOADER UP TO 3/4 CU YD; SCRAPERS UP TO 21 CU YD (STRUCK LOAD, SELF PROPELLED OR TRACTOR DRAWN); TIREMAN; FRONT END LOADERS UP	$42.35	31.04	ENGI0098-005 collectively bargained (union) rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 2 ROTARY DRILL WITH MOUNTED COMPRESSOR; COMPRESSOR HOUSE (3 TO 6 COMPRESSORS); ROCK AND EARTH BORING MACHINES (EXCLUDING MCCARTHY AND SIMILAR DRILL	$42.57	31.04	ENGI0098-005 collectively bargained (union) rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 1 SHOVELS; CRAWLERS AND TRUCK CRANES INCLUDING ALL TOWER; SELF-PROPELLED HYDRAULIC CRANES 10 TONS AND OVER; DRAGLINES; CLAM SHELLS; CABLEWAYS; SHAF	$42.88	31.04	ENGI0098-005 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: MA20260002 on SAM.gov.

MA20260003 rev 1 · Building · Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:, BUILDING & RESIDENTIAL: GROUP 7 COMPRESSORS UP TO 315 CU FT; SMALL MIXERS WITH SKIP; PUMPS UP TO 4 INCHES; POWER HEATERS; OILER; A-FRAME TRUCKS; FORKLIF	$52.73	30.58	ENGI0098-001 collectively bargained (union) rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:, BUILDING & RESIDENTIAL: GROUP 4 ASPHALT ROLLERS; SELF-POWERED ROLLERS AND COMPACTORS; TRACTOR WITHOUT BLADE DRAWING SHEEPSFOOT ROLLER; RUBBER TIRE ROLLE	$37.47	30.58	ENGI0098-001 collectively bargained (union) rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:, BUILDING & RESIDENTIAL: GROUP 3 COMBINATION BACKHOE/LOADER UP TO 3/4 CU YD; SCRAPERS UP TO 21 CU YD (STRUCK LOAD, SELF PROPELLED OR TRACTOR DRAWN); TIRE	$40.70	30.58	ENGI0098-001 collectively bargained (union) rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:, BUILDING & RESIDENTIAL: GROUP 2 ROTARY DRILL WITH MOUNTED COMPRESSOR; COMPRESSOR HOUSE (3 TO 6 COMPRESSORS); ROCK AND EARTH BORING MACHINES (EXCLUDING M	$40.92	30.58	ENGI0098-001 collectively bargained (union) rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:, BUILDING & RESIDENTIAL: GROUP 1 SHOVELS; CRAWLERS AND TRUCK CRANES INCLUDING ALL TOWER; SELF-PROPELLED HYDRAULIC CRANES 10 TONS AND OVER; DRAGLINES; CLA	$41.23	30.58	ENGI0098-001 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: MA20260003 on SAM.gov.

MA20260004 rev 2 · Residential · Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol, Essex, Hampden, Hampshire and 5 more

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: EXCAVATORS & LOADERS (WORCESTER (ATHOL, BARRE, BROOKFIELD, EAST BROOKFIELD, HARDWICK, NEW BRAINTREE, NORTH BROOKFIELD, OAKHAM, PETERSHAM, PHLLIPSTON, ROYA	$57.18	33.70	ENGI0004-018 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: MA20260004 on SAM.gov.

MA20260007 rev 1 · Highway · Franklin

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CRANE A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AN	$46.38	31.04	ENGI0098-006 collectively bargained (union) rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (4) ROLLER A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING D	$39.12	31.04	ENGI0098-006 collectively bargained (union) rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (1) LOADER A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING D	$42.88	31.04	ENGI0098-006 collectively bargained (union) rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (1) BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS	$42.88	31.04	ENGI0098-006 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: MA20260007 on SAM.gov.

MA20260008 rev 1 · Heavy · Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Middlesex, Nantucket and 3 more

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 3 PUMPS (1-3 GROUPED); COMPRESSOR; WELDING MACHINES (1-3 GROUPED); GENERATOR; SIGHTING PLANT; HEATERS (POWER DRIVEN, 1- 5); SYPHON-PULSOMETER; CONC	$37.02	33.70	ENGI0004-009 collectively bargained (union) rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 2 SONIC OR VIBRATORY HAMMER; GRADER; SCRAPER; TANDEM SCRAPER; BULLDOZER; TRACTOR; MECHANIC - MAINTENANCE; YORK RAKE; MULCHING MACHINE; PAVING SCREE	$57.18	33.70	ENGI0004-009 collectively bargained (union) rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 1 POWER SHOVEL; CRANE; TRUCK CRANE; DERRICK; PILE DRIVER; TRENCHING MACHINE; MECHANICAL HOIST PAVEMENT BREAKER; CEMENT CONCRETE PAVER; DRAGLINE; HO	$57.83	33.70	ENGI0004-009 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: MA20260008 on SAM.gov.

MA20260009 rev 1 · Residential · Dukes, Nantucket

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 3 PUMPS (1-3 GROUPED); COMPRESSOR; WELDING MACHINE (1-3 GROUPED); GENERATOR; CONCRETE VIBRATOR; HEATER (POWER DRIVEN 1- 5); WELL POINT SYSTEM (OPER	$37.02	33.70	ENGI0004-010 collectively bargained (union) rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 1 CRANE; SHOVEL; TRUCK CRANE; CHERRY PICKER; DRAGLINE; TRENCH HOE; BACKHOE; THREE DRUM MACHINE; DERRICK; PILE DRIVER; ELEVATOR TOWER; HOIST; GRADAL	$57.83	33.70	ENGI0004-010 collectively bargained (union) rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: OOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON,S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY,	$57.18	33.70	ENGI0004-010 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: MA20260009 on SAM.gov.

MA20260010 rev 1 · Heavy · Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 7 COMPRESSORS UP TO 315 CU FT; SMALL MIXERS WITH SKIP; PUMPS UP TO 4 INCHES; POWER HEATERS; OILER; A-FRAME TRUCKS; FORKLIFTS-UP TO 7 FT. LIFT AND U	$54.38	31.04	ENGI0098-007 collectively bargained (union) rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 5 HOISTS; CONVEYORS; POWER PAVEMENT BREAKERS; SELF-POWERED CONCRETE PAVEMENT FINISHING MACHINES; TWO BAG MIXERS WITH SKIP; MCCARTHY AND SIMILAR DRI	$38.00	31.04	ENGI0098-007 collectively bargained (union) rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 4 ASPHALT ROLLERS; SELF-POWERED ROLLERS AND COMPACTORS; TRACTOR WITHOUT BLADE DRAWING SHEEPSFOOT ROLLER; RUBBER TIRE ROLLER; VIBRATORY ROLLER OR OT	$39.12	31.04	ENGI0098-007 collectively bargained (union) rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 3 COMBINATION BACKHOE/LOADER UP TO 3/4 CU YD; SCRAPERS UP TO 21 CU YD (STRUCK LOAD, SELF PROPELLED OR TRACTOR DRAWN); TIREMAN; FRONT END LOADERS UP	$42.35	31.04	ENGI0098-007 collectively bargained (union) rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 2 ROTARY DRILL WITH MOUNTED COMPRESSOR; COMPRESSOR HOUSE (3 TO 6 COMPRESSORS); ROCK AND EARTH BORING MACHINES (EXCLUDING MCCARTHY AND SIMILAR DRILL	$42.57	31.04	ENGI0098-007 collectively bargained (union) rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 1 SHOVELS; CRAWLERS AND TRUCK CRANES INCLUDING ALL TOWER; SELF-PROPELLED HYDRAULIC CRANES 10 TONS AND OVER; DRAGLINES; CLAM SHELLS; CABLEWAYS; SHAF	$42.88	31.04	ENGI0098-007 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: MA20260010 on SAM.gov.

MA20260011 rev 1 · Residential · Franklin

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 7 COMPRESSORS UP TO 315 CU FT; SMALL MIXERS WITH SKIP; PUMPS UP TO 4 INCHES; POWER HEATERS; OILER; A-FRAME TRUCKS; FORKLIFTS-UP TO 7 FT. LIFT AND U	$52.73	30.58	ENGI0098-008 collectively bargained (union) rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 5 HOISTS; CONVEYORS; POWER PAVEMENT BREAKERS; SELF-POWERED CONCRETE PAVEMENT FINISHING MACHINES; TWO BAG MIXERS WITH SKIP; MCCARTHY AND SIMILAR DRI	$36.35	30.58	ENGI0098-008 collectively bargained (union) rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 4 ASPHALT ROLLERS; SELF-POWERED ROLLERS AND COMPACTORS; TRACTOR WITHOUT BLADE DRAWING SHEEPSFOOT ROLLER; RUBBER TIRE ROLLER; VIBRATORY ROLLER OR OT	$37.47	30.58	ENGI0098-008 collectively bargained (union) rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 3 COMBINATION BACKHOE/LOADER UP TO 3/4 CU YD; SCRAPERS UP TO 21 CU YD (STRUCK LOAD, SELF PROPELLED OR TRACTOR DRAWN); TIREMAN; FRONT END LOADERS UP	$40.70	30.58	ENGI0098-008 collectively bargained (union) rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 2 ROTARY DRILL WITH MOUNTED COMPRESSOR; COMPRESSOR HOUSE (3 TO 6 COMPRESSORS); ROCK AND EARTH BORING MACHINES (EXCLUDING MCCARTHY AND SIMILAR DRILL	$40.92	30.58	ENGI0098-008 collectively bargained (union) rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 1 SHOVELS; CRAWLERS AND TRUCK CRANES INCLUDING ALL TOWER; SELF-PROPELLED HYDRAULIC CRANES 10 TONS AND OVER; DRAGLINES; CLAM SHELLS; CABLEWAYS; SHAF	$41.23	30.58	ENGI0098-008 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: MA20260011 on SAM.gov.

MA20260012 rev 1 · Building · Plymouth

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 2: BULLDOZER	$57.18	33.70	ENGI0004-012 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: MA20260012 on SAM.gov.

MA20260013 rev 1 · Building · Worcester

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 2: BULLDOZER	$57.18	33.70	ENGI0004-012 collectively bargained (union) rate

Official document: MA20260013 on SAM.gov.

MA20260014 rev 1 · Highway · Dukes, Nantucket

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (4) ROLLER A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DA	$39.12	31.04	ENGI0098-009 collectively bargained (union) rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (1) LOADER A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DA	$42.88	31.04	ENGI0098-009 collectively bargained (union) rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (1) BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS	$42.88	31.04	ENGI0098-009 collectively bargained (union) rate
OPERATOR: CRANE	$40.83	23.49	SUMA2014-004 DOL wage survey rate

Official document: MA20260014 on SAM.gov.

MA20260015 rev 1 · Highway · Barnstable

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE; BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER; BROOM/SWEEPER; CRANE; GRADALL; LOADER; PAVER (ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE); POST DR	$57.83	33.70	ENGI0004-032 collectively bargained (union) rate
OPERATOR: PILEDRIVER	$42.56	17.34	SUMA2014-005 DOL wage survey rate
OPERATOR: MECHANIC	$48.74	11.79	SUMA2014-005 DOL wage survey rate
OPERATOR: FORKLIFT	$64.67	0.00	SUMA2014-005 DOL wage survey rate

Official document: MA20260015 on SAM.gov.

MA20260016 rev 1 · Highway · Berkshire

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
OPERATOR: PILEDRIVER	$43.87	18.04	SUMA2014-006 DOL wage survey rate
OPERATOR: MECHANIC	$48.14	17.02	SUMA2014-006 DOL wage survey rate
OPERATOR: FORKLIFT	$51.63	0.00	SUMA2014-006 DOL wage survey rate

Official document: MA20260016 on SAM.gov.

MA20260017 rev 1 · Highway · Bristol

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE; BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER; BROOM/SWEEPER; CRANE; GRADALL; LOADER; PAVER (ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE); POST DR	$57.83	33.70	ENGI0004-021 collectively bargained (union) rate
OPERATOR: PILEDRIVER	$42.56	17.34	SUMA2014-007 DOL wage survey rate
OPERATOR: MECHANIC	$48.74	11.79	SUMA2014-007 DOL wage survey rate
OPERATOR: FORKLIFT	$64.67	0.00	SUMA2014-007 DOL wage survey rate

Official document: MA20260017 on SAM.gov.

MA20260018 rev 1 · Highway · Essex

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE; BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER; BROOM/SWEEPER; GRADALL; LOADER; PAVER (ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE); POST DRIVER (G	$57.83	33.70	ENGI0004-025 collectively bargained (union) rate
OPERATOR: PILEDRIVER	$44.46	16.94	SUMA2014-008 DOL wage survey rate
OPERATOR: MECHANIC	$48.14	17.02	SUMA2014-008 DOL wage survey rate
OPERATOR: FORKLIFT	$64.67	0.00	SUMA2014-008 DOL wage survey rate
OPERATOR: CRANE	$52.14	21.08	SUMA2014-008 DOL wage survey rate

Official document: MA20260018 on SAM.gov.

MA20260019 rev 1 · Highway · Hampden

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
OPERATOR: PILEDRIVER	$43.87	18.04	SUMA2014-009 DOL wage survey rate
OPERATOR: MECHANIC	$48.14	17.02	SUMA2014-009 DOL wage survey rate
OPERATOR: FORKLIFT	$51.63	0.00	SUMA2014-009 DOL wage survey rate

Official document: MA20260019 on SAM.gov.

MA20260020 rev 1 · Highway · Hampshire

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
OPERATOR: PILEDRIVER	$43.87	18.04	SUMA2014-010 DOL wage survey rate
OPERATOR: MECHANIC	$48.14	17.02	SUMA2014-010 DOL wage survey rate
OPERATOR: FORKLIFT	$51.63	0.00	SUMA2014-010 DOL wage survey rate

Official document: MA20260020 on SAM.gov.

MA20260021 rev 1 · Highway · Middlesex

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
OPERATOR: POST DRIVER (GUARDRAIL/FENCES)	$41.49	23.07	SUMA2014-011 DOL wage survey rate
OPERATOR: PILEDRIVER	$44.46	16.94	SUMA2014-011 DOL wage survey rate
OPERATOR: MECHANIC	$48.14	17.02	SUMA2014-011 DOL wage survey rate
OPERATOR: FORKLIFT	$64.67	0.00	SUMA2014-011 DOL wage survey rate
OPERATOR: CRANE	$57.61	0.00	SUMA2014-011 DOL wage survey rate

Official document: MA20260021 on SAM.gov.

MA20260022 rev 1 · Highway · Norfolk

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 2 BULLDOZER; GRADER/BLADE; MILLING MACHINE; ROLLER	$57.18	33.70	ENGI0004-028 collectively bargained (union) rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE; BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER; BROOM/SWEEPER; CRANE; GRADALL; PAVER (ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE); POST DRIVER (GU	$57.83	33.70	ENGI0004-028 collectively bargained (union) rate
OPERATOR: PILEDRIVER	$42.56	17.34	SUMA2014-012 DOL wage survey rate
OPERATOR: MECHANIC	$48.74	11.79	SUMA2014-012 DOL wage survey rate
OPERATOR: FORKLIFT	$64.67	0.00	SUMA2014-012 DOL wage survey rate

Official document: MA20260022 on SAM.gov.

MA20260023 rev 1 · Highway · Plymouth

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE; BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER; BROOM/SWEEPER; CRANE; GRADALL; LOADER; POST DRIVER (GUARDRAIL/FENCES)	$57.83	33.70	ENGI0004-027 collectively bargained (union) rate
OPERATOR: PILEDRIVER	$42.56	17.34	SUMA2014-013 DOL wage survey rate
OPERATOR: PAVER (ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE)	$41.63	23.04	SUMA2014-013 DOL wage survey rate
OPERATOR: MECHANIC	$48.74	11.79	SUMA2014-013 DOL wage survey rate
OPERATOR: FORKLIFT	$64.67	0.00	SUMA2014-013 DOL wage survey rate

Official document: MA20260023 on SAM.gov.

MA20260024 rev 1 · Highway · Suffolk

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE; BROOM/SWEEPER; CRANE; GRADALL; LOADER; PAVER (ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE); POST DRIVER (GUARDRAIL/FENCES) FOOTNOT	$57.83	33.70	ENGI0004-020 collectively bargained (union) rate
OPERATOR: PILEDRIVER	$42.56	17.34	SUMA2014-014 DOL wage survey rate
OPERATOR: MECHANIC	$48.74	11.79	SUMA2014-014 DOL wage survey rate
OPERATOR: FORKLIFT	$64.67	0.00	SUMA2014-014 DOL wage survey rate
OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER	$64.67	15.70	SUMA2014-014 DOL wage survey rate

Official document: MA20260024 on SAM.gov.

MA20260025 rev 1 · Highway · Worcester

Classification as published	Base rate	Fringes	Rate schedule
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE; BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER; BROOM/SWEEPER; GRADALL; LOADER; PAVER (ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE); POST DRIVER (G	$57.83	33.70	ENGI0004-030 collectively bargained (union) rate
OPERATOR: PILEDRIVER	$44.46	16.94	SUMA2014-015 DOL wage survey rate
OPERATOR: MECHANIC	$48.14	17.02	SUMA2014-015 DOL wage survey rate
OPERATOR: FORKLIFT	$64.67	0.00	SUMA2014-015 DOL wage survey rate
OPERATOR: CRANE	$52.14	21.08	SUMA2014-015 DOL wage survey rate

Official document: MA20260025 on SAM.gov.

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