Highway Driver/Laborer

City of West Haven•West Haven, CT

4d•$0 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Driver/Laborer performs general highway and park maintenance, including skilled work in the construction and maintenance of roads, drainage systems, curbing, public grounds, athletic fields, landscaped areas, and storm sewers. The role operates highway and park maintenance equipment and maintains trees, shrubs, flowers, playing fields, playgrounds, open areas, and beaches. The position works under the general supervision of the Highway and Park Superintendents or an assigned Crew Leader and exercises no formal supervision. The employee may take the lead when working with employees of a lower classification and may work alone for extended mowing assignments. Duties include road and park construction and upkeep, snow plowing, equipment checks and basic service, field and grounds maintenance, basic construction and facility repairs, and completing job forms as assigned. The work regularly takes place outdoors and involves operating vehicles and equipment, manual labor, and exposure to weather, moving mechanical parts, wet or humid conditions, vibration, loud noise, and occasional other workplace hazards. A high school diploma or equivalent and qualifying labor and equipment-operation experience are required, along with a valid CDL with appropriate endorsements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, plus two years of manual laboring and equipment-operation experience, including at least one year operating heavy trucks, or an equivalent combination of education and qualifying experience.
Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements.
Good knowledge of work standards and safety procedures in highway and park maintenance.
Considerable skill in safely operating heavy trucks and using hand tools and power equipment for highway and park maintenance.
Ability to perform manual labor, including heavy lifting, and to perform highway and park maintenance safely, effectively, and efficiently.
Ability to follow oral instructions and learn city procedures.
Ability to perform as a lead worker and work alone at a site while operating mowing equipment.
Ability to fill out forms and charts and perform basic arithmetic.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and supervisors.

Responsibilities

Work on crews performing pipe laying, catch basin construction, road construction, and resurfacing.
Operate assigned equipment such as tractors, large mowers, chain saws, and dump trucks; haul equipment; plow snow and apply sand on an assigned section of city roads.
Patch asphalt and other road surfaces, repair and replace highway barriers, clear catch basins, cut brush, clear land, and maintain the cleanliness and service of roadways and public areas.
Mow grass and maintain lawns and fields; plant and maintain shrubs and flowers; plant grass seed, spread fertilizer, spray weeds, and rake leaves.
Check and correct fluid levels and perform basic service on vehicles and equipment before use.
Use tools, equipment, and materials responsibly and perform basic inspections before use.
Take the lead when working with employees of a lower classification.
Grade baseball diamonds, line athletic fields, paint benches and other facilities, and clean and maintain buildings, including comfort stations.
Fabricate and install signs.
Perform basic construction tasks, including mixing and forming cement and assembling and installing playground equipment.
Paint, repair, and maintain park benches, picnic tables, and other facilities.
Fill out job forms as assigned.
Perform work of lower-level classifications as assigned, work safely, and observe safety procedures.
Work alone when mowing for extended periods, as needed.