Truck Driver/Laborer

The Town of Farmington, New Hampshire, is seeking a dependable and motivated individual to fill the full-time position of Truck Driver/Laborer within the Highway Department. This position performs a variety of duties related to road maintenance, construction, snow and ice control, equipment operation, and general public works activities.

The ideal candidate will be safety-conscious, reliable, and able to work effectively as part of a small municipal team in all weather conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate dump trucks, plow trucks, sanders, loaders, backhoes, and other highway equipment
• Perform snow and ice removal operations, including night, weekend, and holiday storm response
• Assist with road maintenance, drainage work, grading, ditching, patching, and culvert installation
• Perform manual labor including shoveling, lifting, raking, brush cutting, and sign maintenance
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and minor maintenance
• Assist with roadside mowing, tree and brush removal, and grounds maintenance
• Follow all safety procedures and departmental policies
• Respond to emergencies and other public works needs as assigned

What We’re Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Valid CDL Class B license preferred or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire
• Experience operating heavy equipment and commercial trucks preferred
• Mechanical aptitude and municipal/public works experience desirable
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in varying weather conditions
• Must be able to participate in on-call and winter operations schedules
• Flagger certification, chainsaw safety training, or related certifications are a plus

Starting Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 upon experience

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, (usually) Monday -Friday
Location: Farmington, New Hampshire

Benefits: Health, Dental, Retirement (NOT NHRS), Paid time off, Life, Short-term and Long-term disability.

Apply today!
Full job description available upon request

Applications accepted until the position is filled.

The Town of Farmington, New Hampshire, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applications can be submitted to:

Erica Dickie-Yelle, Human Resources Director at edickie-yelle@farmington.nh.us or 356 Main St. Farmington, NH 03835