Town of Charleston Truck Driver & Laborer

Job Overview Drives truck and performs skilled duties in construction and maintenance as part of a highway crew on municipal roads. Serves at the pleasure of the Select Board as an at will employee. Works under the general supervision of the Foreman. Will be able to follow detailed and specific instructions on unusual or difficult projects working alone, or with others. Will abide with and follow all Charleston Road Policies. Required Town application available at https://charlestonvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Charleston-CDL-Application-and-Driver-Job-Description.pdf Responsibilities As part of the highway crew, performs manual road maintenance work as necessary, such as clearing culverts, clearing brush and cutting and loading trees. Drives light and heavy trucks and operates other heavy equipment. In winter works on plowing, sanding and salting operations, shovels snow and operates and maintains plow truck or other equipment. Will be required to make repairs on various equipment and be responsible for regular maintenance on any equipment assigned to him/her and keep required logs. Will be required to work nights and weekends as weather conditions, emergency situations and other road conditions may from time to time require. Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Foreman or Road Commissioner. Requirements Commercial Driver License with proper endorsements. Knowledge of heavy road equipment. Pass pre-employment drug test and agree to periodic random retesting. Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Ability to work on their own or as part of a crew cooperating to accomplish desired work in a timely and efficient manner. Knowledge of highway construction, maintenance and operations. Ability to refer inquiries from the public to the road foreman or appropriate person. Frequently lift and/or move 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 100 lbs. Will be required to do considerable hand work with rake and shovel. They will be subject to exposure of varying weather conditions and significant labor. Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 – 47.0 per week Benefits: Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Safety equipment provided Vision insurance Work Location: In person

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