TOWN OF UNION
GENERAL LABORER / TRUCK DRIVER
Department: Public Works
Wage: (currently $22.00/hour) Beginning: TBD
Comprehensive Benefit Package
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
General laborer may operate and maintain light and heavy-duty trucks used for plowing snow, hauling sand, gravel, recyclables, trash and construction equipment. May be required to work at various locations and/or departments such as Highway Department, Parks Department and Transfer Station under the discretion of the First Selectman, DPW Director, or their designee. Must be willing to actively participate as a member of a Public Works Team.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the immediate direction of the DPW Director, or their designee.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
The use of hand tools including, but not limited to shovels, rakes, tampers, saws, etc. for the maintenance and installation of roads, piping systems, drainage, sidewalks and other equipment as well as facilities owned by the Town of Union. May operate trucks and equipment used for various Public Works projects including, but not limited to winter plowing, sanding, tree removal, mowing, drainage repair, and others. May operate snowplow, snow shovel, snow blower, and sander for winter operations. May maintain athletic fields; mowing and grooming. May operate and maintain lawn mowing equipment and various landscaping equipment. May operate and maintain tree service equipment, including wood chipper, chain saw, leaf vacuum, etc. In addition, performs basic maintenance on above equipment and will assist the mechanics with repairs. Duties are not limited to the above, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge in the safe operation, maintenance and use of construction equipment and heavy duty trucks found in Public Works activities.
- Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances and regulations involved in equipment operation as well as the occupational hazards and safety precautions.
- Must be able to follow oral and written instructions. Skilled in the operation of equipment over rough, slippery and difficult terrain.
- Physical strength and agility to do strenuous labor under all weather conditions.
- CDL B license required, CDL A preferred.
- Must have a High School diploma or hold a State G.E.D.
- Computer skills preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position is one of physical labor primarily performed in field locations. The applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and random drug and alcohol testing through his/her employment. The incumbent must be able to:
- Stand, walk, lift, reach, bend and squat in the performance of job duties.
- Regularly work in field and job sites and to tolerate exposure to dust and noise.
- Tolerate frequent exposure to extreme weather conditions including heat, cold, rain and snow for long periods.
- Demonstrate and maintain sufficient stamina and good health to perform the strenuous physical labor required for this position.
- Regularly lift and/or carry objects or material weighing up to 80 pounds.
- Must be willing to get State of Connecticut Transfer Station operator certified within first year of employment.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Thirty-Seven(37) hour work week to be assigned and may include Saturday and/or Sunday. This position is eligible for benefits to include health/ dental/vision/life insurance and 503 b with Town matching retirement plan and vacation and sick time.
This information is intended to give the general nature and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this job title and must not be construed to be a complete inventory of the position’s duties, responsibilities and qualifications. Employment in the Town of Union is, by statute, at will, and nothing in this job description should be construed as an employment contract.
Applications can be found on our website www.unionconnecticut.org or picked up at the Selectmen’s office during normal business hours.
Qualified applicants should send completed application and resume to the Town of Union, Selectmen’s Office, 1043 Buckley Highway, Union CT 06076, or dropped off in person. This posting will remain open until sufficient applications are received.
The Town of Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
