Driver/Laborer/Operator

SUMMARY

Performs maintenance, repair and construction of all city roadways, fleet, buildings and parks facilities. Repairs and maintains sewers. Paints traffic lanes, removes painted lane lines. Designs, lay-out, paints, assembles and installs signs. Performing skilled and unskilled manual task, including the operation of trucks and other mechanical equipment, including specialized equipment. General laboring tasks as needed. Fills in for Weekend Watch/Ice Control Person as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Other duties may be assigned. Operate a truck/heavy equipment mechanical equipment, trucks, tools, and other equipment as needed to complete job assignments. Repair asphalt and concrete. Install street traffic signs and traffic control devices. Install road line painting and crosswalk striping. Assist in the installation, maintenance and repair of traffic controls and signs. General repair and maintenance of all municipal buildings. Assist in the repair and maintenance of sewer lines and system. Operate Street Sweeper. Collect refuse, recyclables, solid waste, bulky item, and other items. Plow snow and treat for ice control, as available. Shovel municipal public ways, including parks & recreation facilities. Fertilize, plant, water, and cut grass, trees, and other vegetation. Layout fields and paint lines on all city owned fields. Supervise a small labor crew, as directed by Supervisor. Order and pick up supplies for animals and farm grounds. Perform security rounds at city facilities. Feed and clean animals owned by the city. Clean and maintain all parks and recreation areas, buildings, athletic fields, playgrounds, tennis and basketball courts, park grounds, passive parks, gateways, Daggett Farm, Veterans Pools, cemeteries and any other related parks and city properties including mulching, cultivating, weeding, raking, cutting, shoveling and any other manual work that is related to grounds maintenance. Perform routine maintenance and repair on city vehicles. Clean garage area. Assist mechanics. Pick up and deliver materials and supplies. Maintain inventory of supplies. Perform manual labor. Prepare routine reports. Perform related work. Additional duties/training as a result of modernization may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, after suitable training has been provided. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three to six months related experience and / or training.

CUSTOMER AND PERSONAL SERVICE SKILLS

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Additional certifications/licenses to fulfill job specifications, as directed by the Supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; use power tools; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; see; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.42 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tools provided
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23