Public Works Maintainer 1 Position Available In Capitol, Connecticut

Public Works Maintainer 1 Town of Andover, CT Andover, CT 06232 POSITION

DESCRIPTION

Position Title:

Public Works Maintainer 1

Department:

Andover Public Works Supervisors Title:

Public Works Supervisor

POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

This is a full-time entry level (40 hour/week) position in the Andover Public Works Department. Starting salary is $25.06 per hour, which includes a competitive health and dental insurance plan along with a retirement plan. This is a Union Position included in the Local 1303-368 of Connecticut Council #4, AFSCIME, AFL-CIO and subject to all conditions. CDL license is mandatory. Part of a team that is responsible for the: construction and maintenance of streets, roads, bridges, culverts, sidewalks, roadside development and related activities. maintenance and repair of the public works facilities. maintenance, repair and proper use of the equipment and materials. winter plowing and salting of the roads of the Town of Andover and related activities. maintenance, repair or and/or care of other Town facilities as assigned.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

construction of and repair and maintenance of streets, roads, bridges, culverts, sidewalks, roadside development and related activities. winter care of the roadways to include salting, snow removal, tree removal and related functions. operations, maintenance and repair of all public works equipment and tools. maintenance of the public works facilities both interior and exterior. Available for emergency operations including snow removal, and other operations. Duties are not limited to the above, other duties may be assigned as necessary. Responsible for maintaining a safe personal work environment for and complying with safety procedures and training.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Must be willing to learn and become trained in the safe operation of snowplows, heavy equipment, hand tools, chain saws, as well as materials and maintenance methods relating to the construction and maintenance of roads and related structures. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have a High School diploma or

GED. WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing in a Public Works Department. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions and regularly works inside a highway garage facility. The employee frequently works near moving equipment and/or vehicles and is frequently exposed to vibration and high noise levels when near the equipment.

PHYSCIAL DEMANDS

The applicant must have the physical strength and agility to do strenuous labor under all weather conditions. The physical demands include the ability to regularly sit, stand, walk, handles small items with fingers, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Required:

Must have a CDL Driver’s license. In the event the license is suspended, the Town may terminate employment. Must have a current medical card.

Preferred experience and knowledge in:

• Road construction with an emphasis on drainage and proper use of a wide variety of hand tools used in the construction industry.
• Use and operation of small and heavy equipment such as; Mowers, Weed Trimmers, Chain Saws, Compactors, Tractor with flail mower, Backhoe, Wheeled Loader, and other related equipment.
• Use and operation of snow plowing/removal equipment; Snow Blower, Plow Trucks w/Sanding Equipment.
• Small equipment and vehicle maintenance.

Prepared:

June 16th, 2020

Amended:

June 12th, 2025

Job Types:

Full-time, Contract Pay:

From $25.06 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift On call

Work Location:

In person