Major Job Duties

• Operates heavy equipment in the maintenance and repair of town streets, including an excavator, loader, backhoe, dozer, dump truck, grader, chipper, and boom mower.
• Operates snow plows and sanding equipment.
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools, including a chainsaw.
• Installs drainage pipes and catch basins.
• Removes tree hazards.
• Builds forms; pours and finishes concrete; lays brick and block.
• Assists in traffic control at work sites.
• Patches potholes and utility cuts.
• Sets and installs road and street signs.
• Installs signs and holiday decorations.
• Responds to customer service requests; completes work orders.
• Performs pre- and post-trip vehicle and equipment inspections.
• Maintains assigned equipment; changes oil and filters; changes spark plugs; removes and installs chains, blades, and bars.
• Performs related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/ internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a driver's license valid in the State of New Hampshire for the type(s) of vehicle or equipment operated.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Knowledge of the techniques, equipment, and supplies used in street and drainage system construction and maintenance.
• Knowledge of established safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the geography of the town, including street names and locations.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of specialized equipment, tools and machinery, including an excavator, loader, bulldozer, backhoe, street sweeper, and dump truck.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
• Skill in oral and written communication.