Highway Laborer/Driver

HIGHWAY LABORER/DRIVER

Department: Public Works

Location: Town Garage, 210 East Street, Stafford Springs, CT

Bargaining Unit: Municipal Employees Union Independent

The Highway Laborer/Driver performs road and other Town property maintenance and repair activities including operating and maintaining light and heavy-duty trucks used for plowing snow, hauling sand, gravel, recyclables, trash and construction equipment and operating tools and equipment used to perform general duties. The Highway Laborer/Driver may be required to perform work in related areas of the Parks Department and Transfer Station as assigned and must be able to report in after hours for weather related work within 45 minutes of a call.

Supervision Received

Works under the immediate direction of the Department of Public Works Director, or their designee.

Typical Duties

Utilizes hand tools and equipment including shovels, rakes, tampers, saws, etc. for the maintenance and installation of roads, piping systems, drainage, sidewalks and other areas or facilities owned by the Town of Stafford. Operates trucks and related equipment used for performing various tasks including snow plowing and removal, sanding, tree removal, mowing, drainage repair and projects as assigned. Operates snowplow, snow shovel, snow blower, and sander for winter weather operations. Operates and maintains tree service equipment including bucket truck, wood chipper, chain saw, leaf vacuum, etc. May maintain athletic fields; mowing, grooming, striping, and lining. May operate and maintain lawn mowing equipment and various landscaping equipment. In addition, performs basic maintenance on above equipment and will assist the mechanics with repairs.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Valid commercial motor vehicle operator’s license. CDL Class B required. CDL Class A preferred.

Basic computer skills including web navigation and e-mail communication required.

Must be willing to actively participate as a member of a Public Works Team and perform work in a courteous and professional manner.

Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances and regulations involved in equipment operation as well as occupational hazards and safety precautions. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions. Skilled in the operation of equipment over rough, slippery and difficult terrain. Previous experience operating heavy equipment such as a loader, backhoe, mini excavator and skid steer preferred. Previous experience in snow removal including plowing, sanding and clearing parking lots and pedestrian areas preferred.

Physical Requirements

The Highway Department Laborer/Driver is a physically demanding position performed primarily in field locations. The applicant will be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and applicable random drug and alcohol testing throughout employment. Frequently required to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time. Frequently required to handle or operate objects, controls, tools and equipment. Frequently the employee is required to reach; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; climb or balance. Must be able to see and hear. Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move up to eighty (80) pounds. The employee regularly works in outdoor weather conditions being exposed to cold, heat, rain, snow and wind. May work beyond normal working hours, weekends, holidays, and in other positions when necessary. Employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fire, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The employee may be exposed to rodents, insects and other wildlife. The noise level in the field is moderate to excessive.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time forty (40) hour position. The regular schedule is 6:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Thursday with alternate winter schedule variation of 6:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Thursday and Friday 6:00 am to 10:00 am. This position is eligible for full benefits as determined by applicable bargaining agreement which currently includes health/dental/vision/life insurance, 457b defined contribution retirement plan with match, and generous paid time off.

This information is intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed in this position and must not be construed to be a complete inventory of the position’s duties, responsibilities, and qualifications or as an employment contract.

Qualified applicants should submit a resume and a completed application to the Town of Stafford, Attn: Human Resources, 1 Main St, Stafford Springs, CT 06076. The Town of Stafford employment application can be found at www.staffordct.gov under Departments, Human Resources.

The Town of Stafford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Military service persons and Town of Stafford residents are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.91 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $31