Truck Driver / Laborer Position

Town of Milford • Milford, NH

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Milford Department of Public Works is hiring a full-time, non-exempt, union Truck Driver/Laborer for its Highway and Streets Department in Milford, New Hampshire. The position performs municipal road maintenance, construction, snow removal, equipment operation, and other public works activities. Work takes place in a variety of weather conditions. The successful candidate will be safety-conscious, reliable, able to follow oral and written directions, and work effectively as part of a team. The position reports to the DPW Director or designee. The listed salary range is $23.00–$27.00 per hour, depending on experience.

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. Candidates holding a Class A or Class B CDL will be checked through the DOT Clearinghouse before an offer. After an offer and before hire, the candidate must pass a criminal record check, motor vehicle check, physical, and drug test. Applications are accepted until the position is filled, with interviews ongoing.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a New Hampshire Class B CDL.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must 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 abilities.
• Must understand and follow oral and written directives.
• Must be a team player.
• Must pass a criminal record check, motor vehicle check, physical, and drug test after offer and before hire.
• Candidates holding a Class A or Class B CDL will be checked through the DOT Clearinghouse before an offer.

Nice To Haves

• Class A CDL is preferred.

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 stormwater and drainage work.
• Perform other 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)
• 24 hours of personal leave
• 96 holiday hours (12 days)
• 64 sick hours (8 days)
• Leave benefits are prorated in the first year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED