Town of Willington Public Works- Truck Driver/Laborer

Nature of Work

· This is a combination of skilled & unskilled work.

· Skilled work activities include but are not limited to:

- The operation of trucks and related automotive equipment. Employees operate trucks or other related automotive equipment as their primary assignment.

- They are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of assigned trucks and similar automotive equipment, cleaning and servicing tasks, and performing minor maintenance work.

- Assignments usually are received in the form of specific orders to pick up and deliver materials or to drive according to an established route.

· Routine unskilled and limited semi-skilled manual work in construction and maintenance activities.

· After instructions are received, the work is usually performed without direct supervision. Supervision may be exercised by co-workers.

Scope of Work

· Operate trucks on road maintenance and street construction work hauling cold patch, gravel, and rocks.

· Operate compressors, pneumatic tools, and roller for limited periods during street projects.

· Plow snow, spread gravel and chemicals.

· Clean catch basins and waterways, oils and patches roads, cut trees, clean up limbs and brush, put up snow fence, mow sides of roads and cemeteries, lay pipe.

· Operate post-hole digger, tractor mower, and chain saw; operates more complex equipment on an emergency or training basis.

· Loads and unloads trucks; performs minor maintenance work and services vehicles. Reports to Crew Leader on condition of equipment.

· Drives trucks in transporting personnel and materials to jobs.

· Performs related work due to weather events.

· Performs related work as required.

Work Requirements

· Knowledge of the operation and maintenance requirements of the various types of trucks or other related automotive equipment together with the ability to make minor adjustments and to do the necessary servicing work.

· Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in truck operation.

· Ability to operate trucks and equipment safely in accordance with traffic laws and regulations.

· Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.

· Ability to learn the general layout of the town and to learn the routes to other locations.

· Must have physical strength and endurance to lift heavy items (up to 80lbs.), dig, able to stand for long periods of time, and perform other strenuous tasks.

· Skill in the operation of a truck.

· Ability to prepare and file simple reports.

· Minimum 2 years’ CDL driving experience.

· Current CDL License/Class B required. Class A preferred.

This is a union position, AFSCME Local 1303.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $28.86 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $29