Truck Driver / Laborer Position
About The Position
The Town of Milford, New Hampshire, is hiring a full-time, union Truck Driver/Laborer for its Highway and Streets Department. The position performs public works duties involving road maintenance and construction, snow removal, equipment operation, and related municipal activities. Work takes place in a variety of weather conditions. Candidates must be safety-conscious, reliable, able to work as part of a team, and able to understand and follow oral and written directives. The schedule is 40 hours per week, usually Monday through Friday. Winter hours are five 8-hour days, and summer hours are four 10-hour days. Starting pay is $23.00–$27.00 per hour, depending on experience. The position is non-exempt and union-represented. Applicants must complete a Town of Milford application. Candidates holding a Class A or B CDL will be checked through the DOT Clearinghouse before an offer. Post-offer, pre-hire requirements include passing a clean criminal record check, a clean motor vehicle check, a physical, and a drug test.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Hold a New Hampshire Class B CDL.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Have at least 2 years of progressive experience in winter and summer municipal road maintenance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, and ability.
- Be able to understand and follow oral and written directives.
- Be able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Pass a criminal record check, motor vehicle check, physical, and drug test.
Nice To Haves
- Class A CDL.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe workplace.
- Operate light and heavy equipment.
- Perform snow and ice removal.
- Perform landscaping and construction work.
- Maintain vehicles, grounds, and buildings.
- Perform paving work.
- Perform storm water and drainage work.
- Carry out other public works duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Participation in the New Hampshire Retirement system
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 80 hours of vacation leave per year (2 weeks; prorated in year one)
- 24 hours of personal leave (prorated in year one)
- 96 holiday hours (12 days; prorated in year one)
- 64 sick hours (8 days; prorated in year one)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
