Truck Driver - Dept of Public Works

City of Claremont; Claremont (NH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Claremont is seeking a Public Works Employee to perform skilled and unskilled duties involving the maintenance and construction of city infrastructure. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma, experience in construction, and skills in operating heavy motor equipment. This role also offers competitive pay starting at $23.06 per hour along with a rich benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave options.

Benefits

Participation in the New Hampshire Retirement System

Competitive health insurance plan

Dental - No cost for single coverage

Vacation, personal, and sick leave

Qualifications

• High school diploma and preferably post high school training.
• Two years related construction experience or equivalent education/training.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance, repair, and construction of city infrastructure.
• Operation and maintenance of public properties and facilities.
• Must maintain decorum while working in public.

Skills

Knowledge of tools and materials

Ability to perform manual labor

Knowledge of occupational hazards

Skill in operating motor equipment

Ability to follow directions

Ability to maintain records

Education

High school diploma

Post high school training in heavy construction or public works

Job description

The incumbent performs a variety of skilled AND unskilled duties involving the maintenance, repair, and construction of the city infrastructure to facilitate the achievement of common social and economic objectives of the citizens of Claremont. The city infrastructure entrusted to the employees of the Department of Public Works includes, transportation and drainage systems; water supply, treatment, and distribution systems; and, waste water collection and treatment systems. The incumbent will also be involved with the operation and maintenance of city cemeteries; solid waste disposal facilities, and other public properties. In as much as a Public Works Employee on a regular basis is working in the public eye the incumbent must maintain a level of decorum that earns the confidence of the city shareholders (citizens) and builds the credibility of the public works department and city administration

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will possess:

The candidate for this position shall have a high school diploma and, preferably, some post high school training at a trade school related to heavy construction and/or public works operations. Additionally, a candidate for this position should have two years of related construction experience; OR any combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates an aptitude and the knowledge, skills, and abilities for the job.

• Knowledge of tools and materials used in construction and maintenance work.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards involved and safety precautions necessary for the safe operation and ability to operate equipment in a manner which assures safety to self, co-workers, public and equipment.
• Knowledge of and skill in the operations, maintenance, and use of light to heavy motor equipment including the operation of such equipment over rough, icy or unstable conditions.
• Ability to understand and follow directions/instructions.
• Ability to maintain basic records.

(Or any combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the aptitude and knowledge, skills and abilities for the job)

Up to $23.06/Hour to Start

Rich benefit package to include:

• Participation in the New Hampshire Retirement System

• Competitive health insurance plan, with no plan year deductible

• Dental - No cost for single coverage

• Vacation, personal, and sick leave

Interested Candidates:

Please submit application and/or resume to:

The City of Claremont is an Equal Opportunity Employer