JOB
First review of applications May 29, 2024 Expected Starting Salary Hiring Range: $41,810 - $52,263Starting Salary Depending on Experience and Qualifications Under close supervision, operates light- and heavy-duty construction and maintenance equipment in the maintenance, repair, and alteration of Town streets, drainage, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and other facilities.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Checks oil, lubricants, water levels, tires, batteries, and other related equipment prior to each use.Cleans and clears ditches, culverts, storm drains, and waterways of brush, trash, etc Performs work involving shoveling, mowing, trimming, raking, pruning, digging, and/or other related activities.Cleans and prepares streets for maintenance and repair including sweeping, crack- sealing, and filling potholes with cold patch or hot mix material on Town roads.Communicates and uses interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc, to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.Completes a variety of logs, documents, and/or simple reports regarding quantity of materials handled, equipment operations, miles driven, fuel and oil used, and/or other related information.Completes forms, work orders, timecards, and other in-house procedural and administrative documentation.Monitors inventory and supply levels and recommends replenishment of materials.Operates a variety of trucks including light- and heavy-duty equipment in the construction, maintenance, and operation of all Town improvements, facilities, and other projects.Operates construction equipment, including street sweepers, front loaders, and various trucks and backhoes for the Public Works Department and/or other Town departments.Performs a variety of manual labor related to maintenance, construction, clean up, public works, and/or other related areas using a variety of hand and power tools to perform duties.Performs a variety of specialized maintenance work in assigned area of responsibility.Reads and interprets documents such as safety rules and operating and maintenance instructions.Repairs and finishes concrete. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written communication. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.Ability to exercise safety precautions and conform to safety rules and regulations. Knowledge of occupational and work zone hazards and safety practices. Knowledge of proper operation, care and maintenance of heavy equipment. Knowledge of street/highway maintenance, repair and construction work zone practices. Knowledge of Town and Department policies and procedures. Knowledge of Town, state and federal statutes, ordinances, codes, rules and regulations governing construction, heavy equipment operation and street maintenance. Skill in operating and performing preventative maintenance for construction equipment. Skill in operation and maintenance of a variety of equipment such as: loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, water trucks as well as miscellaneous types of equipment. Skill in safe operation of heavy equipment, vehicles, power tools and hand tools. Skill using a variety of hand tools such as shovels, rakes, hammers, pneumatic tools, weed trimmers, and mowers. Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines and follow up on work assignments with minimal supervision.Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Work is performed primarily in an outdoor environment.Regular, daily attendance is an essential function for this position and be willing to work overtime as required.