Highway Equipment Operator/Laborer

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under supervision of the Road Agent performs maintenance and repair work and operates equipment to maintain town roads and property. Must be on call for snowstorms and emergency road work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs manual work in digging, raking, leveling, rock picking, backfilling and compacting operations and many other manual tasks.
• Performs roadside maintenance; cuts brush, cleans ditches, patches pavement, removes dead animals, and keeps roadway clear of obstacles and debris.
• Performs repairs and clean-up work due to emergencies such as flash floods.
• Removes snow and ice, including but not limited to, snowplowing with Highway Department vehicles, snow blowing, and shoveling.
• Trims trees and removes brush.
• Loads truck with appropriate equipment for daily tasks.
• Ensures adherence to all safety rules and regulations.
• Performs various labor-intensive tasks, including lifting heavy materials, shoveling, and sweeping.
• Installs, maintains and repairs catch basins, culverts, guardrails, signs, posts, and snow fences.
• Performs repairs and maintenance on Highway Department buildings.
• Performs repairs and maintenance on equipment and checks for operational safety.

OTHER DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other related duties as requested.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Prior directly related experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and skill in snowplowing, salting, sanding, and operating equipment, under various severe weather conditions.
• Ability to work with others with minimum supervision.
• Must be a responsible, reliable worker.
• Must have the ability to obtain all required licenses.
• Knowledge of operating a loader, dump truck, and various types of Highway Department equipment.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance techniques and mechanical skills.

LICENSING ANDCERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Must have a NH CDL B License.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Individual operates various Highway Department equipment including snowplow, York rake, loader, backhoe, dump trucks, grinders, compressors, chippers, and any other equipment assigned to the department. Hand tools such as nail guns, saws torches, drills, and the like are used in the maintenance and repair of equipment. Individuals will be required to wear all safety equipment and adhere to all rules of safety when using all equipment.

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 essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, see, and hear. Heavy lifting/pushing of 75 pounds or more is regularly required. Good physical condition is required to perform heavy physical labor.

WORKENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to outside weather conditions, extremes in temperature, humid conditions, traffic hazards, vibrations, moving mechanical parts, sharp blades, instruments and other sharp objects, fumes, gases or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, burns, and explosion. The noise level in the work environment is loud.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May be asked to assist in the supervision of the work of others, including temporary workers. Responsible for training, assigning, and checking work, while performing the same kind of work. Carries out all supervisory functions in accordance with Town rules, policies, and applicable laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $25