What are the responsibilities and job description for the Truck Driver/Equipment Operator position at Town of New Hampton, NH?
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
· Assembles materials, and equipment necessary to complete projects.
· Serves as equipment operator, worker/laborer in diversified projects involving repairs of roads; bridges; sidewalks; building maintenance; roadside landscaping; curbing; culvert and catch basin laying, setting and maintenance. May be required to work on projects with other departments or surrounding Towns.
· Required to do winter operations; snow removal, plowing; salting, sanding. Maintains the assigned plow route in an effective way.
· Prepares equipment for winter storms.
· Follows an effective preventive maintenance schedule for the equipment.
· Inspects vehicles and equipment and recognizes the need for repair.
· Maintains clean equipment and vehicles.
· Operates some equipment and trucks, effectively, as necessary, including chainsaws, and hand tools.
· Installs accessories to the vehicles; paints; installs snowplowing equipment. Replaces tools to their proper place when finished.
· Keeps accurate records of hours worked and projects on your timecard.
· Reads, understands, and uses policies and procedures of the Highway Department.
· Monitors roadway conditions for tree limbs, litter, debris, etc., removes items as seen and reports back to the Public Works Director or Public Works Foreman.
· Keeps the garage, storage area, break room area swept and free of debris, and shares in the cleaning and sanitizing of the bathroom area.
· Reads and understands all operating and safety manuals for the equipment.
· Works in a safe and healthy manner.
· Attends training as directed.
· This position requires overtime, as necessary.
· This position requires availability for work during winter storms, adverse weather conditions, flooding or any type of disaster. Must respond to callouts as necessary.
· Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications:
· High School Diploma or GED
· Valid NH Driver’s License – CDL-B
· Current State of NH DoT medical card
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $28