Driver​/Laborer

NATURE OF WORK

This is semi‑skilled and unskilled work involving the performance of a variety of tasks relating to the construction, repair and maintenance of highways, grounds and facilities which may require the operation of several types of vehicles, the operation of heavy equipment and/or the operation of light equipment. Performs general labor work. Employees in this position shall be required to have and maintain a current, valid CDL type “B: driver’s license, at the minimum, with a good driving record clear of any convictions for serious motor vehicle violations.

Works under the supervision of the First Selectman and the Highway Foreman.

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• Operates heavy equipment such as bulldozers, cranes, drag‑lines, backhoes, front‑end loaders, road graders, power‑driven shovel, power‑driven rollers.
• May drive and operate mechanical equipment such as trucks, rollers, pay loaders, educator's, sever machines, compressors, jackhammers, chain saws, scoop buckets, power pick‑up sweepers, wing and rotary snowplows and lawn mowers.
• Drives and operates small and large trucks, power‑driven rollers, compressors, chain saws, and snowplows. May be assigned to operate all light equipment.
• Cleans gutters, sweeps streets, digs ditches, shovels‑materials such as sand, stone, etc., and spreads patching materials. May perform miscellaneous carpentry, painting and masonry work. Removes snow and ice from walkways, driveways and equipment.
• Performs a variety of unskilled and semi‑skilled tasks as laborer: does related work as required i.e.,

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

Knowledge of materials, methods, and techniques used in general highway maintenance, drainage installation, resurfacing highways, installing curbing, maintaining parks, ball fields and grounds.

Thorough knowledge of equipment used in such maintenance. Considerable knowledge of the processes, materials and tools used in the particular skill.

Considerable ability to operate heavy mechanical equipment.

Thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the work.

Ability to act independently, exercise mature judgment, and make responsible decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Ability to follow both written and oral instructions. Must have the ability to read and write English and to comprehend procedures, policies, documents, and directives that are necessary to the safe performance of the job.

Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities and operate all equipment in classifications lower than that in which employee is assigned.

Experience and Training

Not less than two (2) years employment in the construction and maintenance field or an allied field including two (2) years employment in the special skill or in lieu thereof, an equivalent combination of experience and training.

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 the essential function. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required…