Truck Driver/Laborer

The purpose of this position is to provide skilled maintenance and repair work on Highway Department vehicles and equipment, and to operate heavy and light motor equipment and perform manual work on construction, maintenance or repair projects of the Highway Department; all other related work as required. Truck Driver/ Laborer is responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under his/her control. Supervision: Supervision Scope: Exercises judgement in repair methods and replacement of parts while performing mechanical repairs. Performs a variety of routine tasks as a member of a crew on assigned location; functions are generally well defined and limited in scope but which may involve a choice of two or more alternative approaches to well describer problems. Supervision Received: Works under the general supervision of the Highway Surveyor, receiving specific instructions regarding tasks and assignments. The position is subject to review and evaluation according to the Town’s personnel plan. Supervision Given: None Job Environment: Work is performed under typical shop conditions with exposure to gasoline, dust, dirt and fumes; often exposed to hazardous materials. Work is also performed outdoor at which time the incumbent may be exposed to weather extremes of heat and cold temperatures and inclement weather. Incumbent is required to traverse uneven terrains and is subject to the hazards associated with working near heavy equipment. Work environment is moderately noisy and at times very loud. Incumbent responds to emergency situations. Regularly operates an automobile, light trucks, heavy equipment, and power, hand, and/or pneumatic tools and telephone. Interacts constantly with other department employees; interacts occasionally with other town departments, parts suppliers and automotive service departments. Has no access to confidential information. Errors in judgement may result in significant time loss and delay, cause damage to buildings and/or equipment, result in serious personal injury and injury to others. Essential Functions: Performs preventative maintenance; lubricate equipment; changes oil and grease; cleans and washes vehicles; replaces fuel pumps, generators, hose lines; adjusts valves and brakes. Fabricates special attachments and fixtures for mounting on equipment. Mount plow frames and snowblowers on snowplows. Assembles gutter brushes and installs brushes and brooms on sweepers. Assisting with street maintenance and repair projects; examples of projects include the following: constructing and repairing streets, roads, sidewalks, manholes, catch basins and drainage systems; laying pipe, grading and hot topping streets, roads, sidewalks, cutting brush; repairing damaged curbing, guardrails, street signs, plowing snow and sanding and salting streets; sweeping streets. Operates heavy and light equipment of moderate complexity; operates jackhammers, small rollers, roadside mowers; operates vehicles providing roadway snow removal and sanding. Performs manual tasks in connection with maintenance, care, upkeep, repair, marking and beautification of highways, streets, parking lots, and other town property; such tasks may include cutting grass, applying pavement markings and paint, raking, dumping, spreading, grading, and rolling of asphalt, gravel, stone, and any other material; cleaning, repair and installation of culverts, catch basins, drains and ditches; patching, paving, and repair of highways, streets, parking lots, sidewalks, and other town property; and general cleaning of roads and streets. Sweeps sidewalks and roads, rakes and mows lawns; pickup and haul debris and rubbish; shovel snow; sands roads and operates trucks and equipment in connection with snow removal activities. Maintains records relating to the care and maintenance of vehicles and equipment. Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates. Minimum Required Qualifi…

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