Truck Drivers

 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS -  TRUCK DRIVER – FULL TIME, UNION POSITION, Year Round!

SALARY:            $19.86 - $27.98 per hour (+new pay range anticipated mid-March) - excellent benefits and zero or low premiums, NHRS retirement.

SUMMARY:

The Truck Driver operates all types and tonnage of trucks, and may operate tractors, rollers, and mowers, as well as perform a variety of manual tasks in connection with such operations. Truck drivers work under the immediate supervision of the Highway Superintendent, and/or other appropriate supervisory employees, and may be directed to supervise the work of other employees.

The Truck Driver works in a moderately noisy setting and in a variety of environments. Physical requirements include the ability to shovel, lift, bend, walk, sit or stand for long periods of time and carry objects weighing one hundred (100) pounds or more, as well as have the ability to work with a variety of cleaning, snow removal, lawn care and construction/maintenance related equipment.

TYPICAL DUTIES: 

  •  Operates heavy trucks in the transportation of sand, gravel, stone, and supplies. 
  • Operates light trucks to carry tools, equipment, and supplies to and from jobs. 
  • Performs road sanding and plowing in the winter months.
  • Operates tractor and mower to cut large areas of grass.
  • Occasionally services and performs minor repairs on equipment and vehicles.
  • Assists in loading and unloading materials and equipment transported by truck.
  • Performs the duties of laborer as assigned, when not engaged as a driver, which may include lifting and carrying objects weighing one hundred (100) pounds or more.
  • Performs such other related duties as may be required from time to time. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Applicants should have a High School Diploma or equivalent, with two (2) or more years of experience in the capacity of truck driving; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Applicants should be comfortable working in a moderately noisy setting and in a variety of environments. 
  • Applicants must hold and maintain a valid New Hampshire commercial driver’s license (CDL) Class B.

(This job specification should not be construed to imply that these duties are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents may be required to follow any other instructions, and to perform any other related duties, as needed.) 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  

The required application may be obtained online at https://www.bedfordnh.org/230/Employment-Opportunities or in person at the Town Offices.  

Completed applications and cover letters may be emailed to jobs@bedfordnh.org or submitted to:

Bedford Town Offices

Human Resources Department

24 North Amherst Road

Bedford, NH 03110

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled 

EOE

Organization: 
Town of Bedford
Type: 
Employment
Post Date: 
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Close Date: 
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Salary: 
$19.86 - $27.98 per hour (+new pay range anticipated mid-March) - excellent benefits and zero or low premiums, NHRS retirement.