Public Works Driver/Operator/Laborer

The Town of Rye, NH Department of Public Works is seeking a highly qualified team member to join an exceptional team of Public Works professionals to serve in the role of Driver/Operator/Laborer.

The successful candidate will undertake the challenging and rewarding work involving the maintenance of the Town’s roads, drainage, infrastructure, and Transfer Station/Recycling Center attendant. Duties will include construction activities, operating commercial vehicles and heavy equipment, snow plowing, landscaping, beach cleaning and other duties assigned by the department supervisor. This position requires emergency response, performing work in adverse weather conditions, with mandatory year-round overtime.

The successful candidate must be 18 years of age, have 2 years experience in heavy equipment and commercial vehicle operation, State of New Hampshire Class-B CDL or out-of-state equivalent, verifiable snow plowing experience, wing plow experience a plus, industrial construction knowledge. Applicants must live within 25-mile radius of Rye, obtain NH DES Solid Waste Principal Operator Certification within 6 months of hire.

The Town of Rye offers a competitive benefits package which includes excellent medical and dental insurance, paid holidays, vacation, and sick pay. The position is eligible for the State of New Hampshire retirement plan. Salary range for this position is $25.11 – 30.86/HR depending on qualifications and experience.

Interested applicants are encouraged to review a detailed job description and employment application on the Town of Rye website. Employment application and job description may also be obtained by contacting the Public Works Director at the Town Hall, 10 Central Road, Rye, NH, calling (603) 964-5300, or e-mailing jrucker@town.rye.nh.us

Completed application should be forwarded to the Public Work’s Director, Town Hall, 10 Central Road, Rye, NH 03870.

The Town of Rye is an Equal Opportunity Employer.