DPW Chauffeur/ Laborer

Town of Weston•Weston, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct and general supervision, the Truck Driver/Laborer performs manual labor in connection with public works construction and maintenance programs and related work as required. The position serves the Highway/Stormwater and Parks/Cemeteries divisions and is 40 hours per week with benefits. Work includes operating heavy- and light-duty trucks, with or without dump bodies, sand spreaders, snowplows, and trailer equipment, as well as a range of construction, maintenance, and grounds equipment. The employee performs routine and preventive maintenance on light motorized equipment and assists mechanics with minor repairs. Duties also include maintaining public works infrastructure and facilities, collecting leaves and rubbish, and carrying out snow and storm response work. A valid Massachusetts CDL is required upon hire or must be obtained within the first six months. The incumbent must be available for mandatory emergency, sanding, and plowing overtime.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by one year of experience in construction labor and operation of light motorized equipment, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Valid Massachusetts CDL driver’s license upon hire, or ability to obtain one within six months of employment.
Working knowledge of methods, materials, and tools used in general public works construction and maintenance activities.
Working knowledge of effective operation of light motorized equipment.
Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules and regulations and the precautionary measures necessary to avoid accidents.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
Ability to work outdoors and endure exposure to extreme weather conditions.
Ability to lift 60 pounds.
Ability to climb or otherwise traverse rough or uneven terrain, such as drainage trenches, ditches, and culverts.
Ability to work in close quarters, such as catch basins and water service, water main, and drainage pipe trenches.

Nice To Haves

Hoisting licenses 2A, 4E, and/or 4G.

Responsibilities

Operate heavy- and light-duty trucks, with or without dump bodies, sand spreaders, snowplows, and trailer equipment.
Operate compressors, pavement breakers, jack hammers, pavement saw cutters, leaf vacuums and blowers, walk-behind sidewalk sweepers, motorized plate compactors, curbing pavers, grass mowers, trimmers, and chain saws.
Perform routine and preventive maintenance on light motorized equipment.
Assist mechanics with minor repair work.
Repair, clean, and construct catch basins, culverts, manholes, and waterways.
Cut, remove, and load roadside vegetation.
Collect leaves at roadside.
Install and repair asphalt pavement.
Plow, blow, shovel, and load snow.
Install and repair sidewalks, curbs, stone walls, fences, and guard rails.
Maintain public works facilities.
Collect and dispose of rubbish.
Perform other duties as required.
Be available for overtime for mandatory emergency response, sanding, and plowing operations.