Position Title: Highway Laborer/ Truck Driver
Location: Onsite – Town of Plaistow Department: Highway Department Terms of Employment: Full Time (35-40 hours) FLSA Status: Non - Exempt Anticipated Start Date: As Soon As Possible
JOB SUMMARY:
Duties performed will depend on the time of year and will include skilled and semi-skilled labor with heavy duty trucks and/or light duty motorized equipment. This position involves strenuous physical labor, occasional heavy lifting, and performing heavy manual work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
REPORTS TO: Highway Supervisor
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Operate heavy equipment and other equipment
• Services equipment and makes minor field repairs and adjustments, reports need for major repair to supervisor and mechanics
• Performs unskilled and semi-skilled tasks involved in routine maintenance construction activities related to the highway department
• Works on a crew doing general laboring tasks and a variety of manual work in connection with road and grounds maintenance as assigned
• When not engaged in heavy equipment operation, performs various semi-skilled tasks essential to the highway department
• Knows and enforces material disposal policies associated with procedures at the Town Landfill
• Maintains effective working relationships with staff and public
• Must be available for call-back situations
• Performs other duties as assigned
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
• Applicant will be subject to a criminal background check and medical examination as part of a conditional employment offer.
• Must have valid Driver’s License and dependable vehicle.
• A Class B CDL Driver’s License is required, with a DOT medical card
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Ability to understand, comply with, and give verbal and written instructions
• Ability to maintain a variety of records
• Knowledge of the functions, operating methods, and care required of the heavy equipment used in public works and utilities projects
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional appearance and tactful interpersonal demeanor.
• Ability to think critically and make sound evaluations.
• Ability to keep his/her composure with the community and co-workers in everyday, stressful and emergency situations.
• Ability to administer flexibility and resourcefulness in daily operations.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety practices
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public
• Ability to be a team player
• Strong organizational skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to function.
• Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to function in operating necessary equipment.
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate effectively.
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without accommodation, which permits the employee to function in having access to all areas of the town.
• Lift between 10 to 50 lbs: Frequently required
• Lift over 50 lbs: Occasionally required
• Carry 10 to 50 lbs: Frequently required
• Carry over 50 lbs: Occasionally required
• Reach above shoulder height: Frequently required
• Reach below shoulder height: Frequently required
• Push/Pull: Frequently required
• Hand Manipulation: Frequently required
• (Grasping, Handling, and Fingering)
• Other physical considerations: Frequently required
• (Twisting and bending)
• Kneeling and Crouching: Frequently required
Work surface includes office, trucks, and off-site locations. Various outdoor surfaces, required to work in all types of weather conditions.
SUMMARY OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURES:
• May be exposed to sunscreen and other chemicals; cleaning fluids and disinfectants, dirt, dust, herbicides, pesticides, as well as health risks associated with using light and heavy machinery.
SALARY INFORMATION: Wage range based on the current CBA wage schedule.
BENEFITS: This position includes a generous benefits package REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR APPLICATION: Applicants should be prepared to provide the following documents:
• Town of Plaistow Application
• Three (3) recent references, including contact information. References should be non-family members that can attest to your work ethic and character
• Letter of Interest
Submit these to the Town of Plaistow, Town Manager, Greg Colby, at GColby@plaistow.com or by mail to the Town of Plaistow, Town Manager, 145 Main St, Plaistow, NH 03865.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled
The Town of Plaistow is an Equal Opportunity Employer, DOQ/DOE
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation to be determined by management as a case-by-case basis.