What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laborer/Truck Driver Cemetery position at City of Concord (NH)?
Are you looking for meaningful work that positively impacts your community? The City of Concord, New Hampshire (population 44,000)—a classic New England capital city—invites you to join our Parks & Recreation Department, Cemetery Division.
We are currently hiring for two (2) full-time, year-round employees who will play a vital role in maintaining the dignity and beauty of our 13 cemeteries, the oldest dating back to 1750.
TYPICAL WORK SHIFT/SCHEDULE: Days, Monday - Friday, Overtime is a requirement.
STARTING SALARY RANGE: $22.93 to $25.95 per hour with comprehensive benefits package. $31.58 is the top of the pay scale.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Open until filled. Daily review of applications.
A City Application is required. Applications may be completed online at www.concordnh.gov. For more information on applying, please call the Human Resources Department at (603) 225-8535 (voice) or TTY at 800-735-2964 or 7-1-1.
What You’ll Do:
- Perform daily cemetery maintenance and groundskeeping
- Assist with burial services
- Perform skilled labor and operate trucks and moderately complex construction equipment
- Support winter operations, including but not limited to maintaining city roads and sidewalks with the General Services Department
- Be available to work overtime as required
What We’re Looking For:
- A strong work ethic and commitment to public service
- A New Hampshire Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brake endorsement
Don’t have your CDL yet? The City of Concord will provide training and cover the cost for selected candidates.
Why Join the City of Concord?
Enjoy opportunities for career advancement and specialty assignments, complemented by competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and a great place to live and work.
Benefits for You and Your Family Include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
- New Hampshire Retirement System (NHRS) Pension Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – vacation and sick leave
- 13 Paid Holidays, plus an additional Floating Holiday during election years
- 457 Deferred Compensation Investment Options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Discounted rates at Beaver Meadow Golf Course and a free summer pool pass
- Wellness Program, including participation incentives and reimbursement for fitness-related activities and classes
City of Concord Overview
The city has been recognized nationally for its vitality and economic strength and offers an exceptional quality of life. Located in the heart of the Merrimack River Valley with four rivers running through, Concord is full of beautiful scenery and is the fastest growing city in the state. It enjoys close proximity to Boston, the Lakes Region, the White Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean – all within an hour’s drive. Recreational opportunities can be found in its vast swaths of public conservation lands or at its 27 neighborhood parks, ice arena and two golf courses (one public and one private).
The downtown is revitalized and vibrant and the city boasts wide variety of cultural facilities including live performance theaters, museums, and art galleries. The City has the lowest violent crime rate among the 50 state capitals, and was recently acknowledged as having the best drinking watering the state. All of the preceding, recognize Concord’s uniqueness, yet are only a sampling of why it is one of the most livable small cities and best loved areas in the nation! The city has been consistently ranked among the nation’s top micropolitan economies, and is home to one of the finest health care networks north of Boston.
Salary : $45,386 - $65,686