The Community Services Director is seeking 4 responsible individuals to be hired
as a Truck Driver or Laborer. Position is open until filled. A breakout in
duties and requirements are below:
* Truck Driver: Candidates must hold a valid Commercial Driver's License
(CDL). Full-time, 40 hour per week, non-exempt position. $21.79 to $31.53
per hour.
* Laborer (CDL Pathway): Candidates must hold a valid operators driver's
license and commit to obtaining a CDL within six months (The City will
provide CDL training). Full-time, 40 hour per week, non exempt position.
$20.29 to $29.32 per hour.
Truck Driver:
Performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the operation and preventive
maintenance of heavy-duty trucks and similar equipment used in the construction
and maintenance of streets, drainage systems, water mains, sewers and other
public works projects, and in the performance of allied duties. Employees of
this class are also responsible for undertaking manual labor tasks associated
with the operation of assigned equipment, such as the loading and unloading of
materials and the performance of unskilled and semi-skilled work on construction
and maintenance projects.
Performs a variety of routine unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor duties
involving the construction and maintenance of water, wastewater, and street
projects or involving highways, sidewalks and storm drainage projects.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Except as specifically noted, the following
functions are considered essential to this position. The listed examples may not
include all duties found in this class):
* Operate dump, flat bed, or other trucks in picking up and delivering
materials, debris, tools and supplies, and road maintenance and street
construction work hauling cold patch, gravel, sand, and rocks.
* Service vehicle with gas, oil, and water and performs minor maintenance work;
notifies superior and mechanics of need of repair. Assists mechanics in
repair of vehicles as necessary.
* Streets: Perform various manual labor tasks such as assisting in street
patching, laying pipe, helping with manhole maintenance, and picking up
debris. Assist in storm drain construction, maintenance and repair.
* Utilities: Installation, repair, maintenance, connections and flushing of
water mains, pipes, gates and fittings; may change and repair water meters;
flush hydrants and assist with water system operations. Installation, repair,
maintenance, connections, jetting & rodding of sewer mains, manholes, pump
stations; operate high pressure sewer jetting, cleaning and vacuuming truck;
operate closed-circuit sewer inspection camera; and assists with sewer system
operations.
* Seasonal duties include plowing snow, hauling snow and spreading sand/salt.
Also performs such tasks as cutting grass, cutting brush and raking.
* Prepare trucks and equipment, on an emergency and seasonal basis, for snow
removal and other seasonal cleanup operations.
* Operate vehicles in such a manner as to maintain the mechanical and
structural integrity of assigned vehicles in compliance with all laws,
ordinances, policies and procedures at all times.
* Perform heavy physical work under varying and adverse weather conditions.
* Understand and follow oral and written instructions in completing work
assignments.
* Supervise the work of unskilled and semi-skilled workers involved in routine
road maintenance and construction activities, as may be assigned.
* Occasionally operate heavy equipment as a trainee.
* Maintain availability when requested to meet emergency situations.
* Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees,
other departments and agencies, and the general public.
* Maintain familiarity with and executes safe work procedures associated with
assigned work.
* Perform other related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS: Demonstrated skill and experience in
the operation and care of heavy duty trucks and related construction equipment.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of operating and servicing heavy duty
construction equipment. Knowledge of traffic laws, regulations, and safety
procedures related to truck and heavy equipment operations. Ability to
understand, follow and make oral and written instructions. Sufficient physical
strength, conditioning and agility to perform strenuous manual labor for
extended periods of time under varying weather and climactic conditions.
EDUCATION/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma or
equivalent and two (2) years’ experience in the operation and care of heavy duty
trucks, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience which
demonstrates possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the
position. Must maintain valid New Hampshire CDL- B with Air Brake Endorsement
and Tanker Endorsement, CDL-A with endorsements preferred.
Laborer:
Performs a variety of routine unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor duties
involving the construction and maintenance of water, wastewater, and street
projects or involving highways, sidewalks and storm drainage projects.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Except as specifically noted, the following
functions are considered essential to this position. The listed examples may not
include all duties found in this class):
* Perform required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as
part of a crew, including pavement cutting, ditch digging, manhole and line
cleaning, main and pipe repair, laying and backfilling, raising old manhole
covers and catch basins to road level for street reconstruction.
* Streets: Perform general heavy laboring duties in assisting skilled and
semi-skilled workers to remove trees, mix and pour cement, lay asphalt, patch
streets, install and repair water and sewer lines, clear culverts, drains,
roads and ditches, maintain park facilities, mow grass, clear weeds and
brush, rake and pack leaves and debris, etc.
Utilities: Provide assistance to install, repair, maintain, tap, clean and
flush water mains, pipe, gates and fittings, and meters on mains and services
and installation of services, fire hydrants and drinking fountains; assist in
shutting off broken sections of water mains
* Provide assistance with operation of jet truck, camera truck and other light
and medium-sized construction and power equipment
* Provide assistance with snow removal operations, either operating small
trucks or sidewalk plows, or may serve as a wingman on plow. Attach and
remove snow plows, sanders, and associated equipment from vehicles.
* Assists in other activities to mitigate conditions caused by extreme weather
conditions, and natural and man-made disasters.
* Operate and perform maintenance on hand tools and other machinery which may
include, but not be limited to, mowers, brush cutters, chainsaws, weed
whackers, etc.
* Occasionally performs traffic control functions at job sites.
* Operate trucks and motorized equipment as necessary.
* Maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
* Available 24 hours per day to meet emergency situations as required.
* Familiar with and executes safe work procedures associated with assigned
work.
* Performs other related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS: Basic knowledge of and the ability to
use simple hand and power tools. Ability to perform simple and routine manual
labor and perform one routine job for a prolonged period. Sufficient physical
strength, conditioning and agility to perform strenuous manual labor for
extended periods of time under adverse and varying weather and climatic
conditions.
EDUCATION/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or
equivalent, and one year’s experience in construction, road maintenance or trade
work, or and equivalent combination of education and experience which
demonstrates possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the
position. Valid Operator’s license required, CDL-B license with air brake and
tanker endorsement preferred.