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Town of Griswold CT
Full-Time Driver/Maintainer (Heavy Trucks)
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A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.
$40,144 / year median in Connecticut
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Job Summary The Driver/Maintainer (Heavy Trucks) performs skilled, semi-skilled, and nonskilled work involving the performance of a variety of tasks relating to the construction, maintenance and repair of Town roads, bridges, grounds, buildings and recreational facilities. This position requires independent judgment, initiative, maturity, observation and communication skills and accuracy. Performs general work assignments including a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks including, but not limited to, acting as groundskeeper, operates basic hand/power tools and equipment; miscellaneous carpentry and painting, etc. For a complete list of job duties, please refer to the job description or email for additional information. Responsibilities Operates heavy and light equipment including dump trucks, long tractor mowers, Vac Sweepers, payloader, backhoe, compressor. Performs general work assignments including a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks laborer including, but not limited to, acting as groundskeeper, i.e., rakes grass and leaves, seeds and cares for lawn; cuts grass, weeds and brush by hand or power equipment; prunes or trims trees, shrubs, hedges and bushes; and gathers and removes litter and reports work accomplished to the Foreman. Operates basic hand tools, power tools and equipment, i.e., chainsaws, power saws, leaf blower, brush cutters, rollers up to six (6) ton, chippers, jack hammers, pavement breakers, rooters, as assigned. Completes pre-trip inspections and pre-trip maintenance. Maintains and cleans all vehicles and equipment as required. Responds to off-duty emergency calls. Participates in snow removal operations. Drives snow plowing equipment and performs related duties as assigned. Performs miscellaneous carpentry, painting, paint spraying, line and sign painting, and less-skilled masonry work, as needed. Removes snow and ice from walkways, driveways, and parking lots and spreads salt in those areas. Cleans gutters, sweeps streets, digs ditches, shovels materials such as sand, stone, etc., and spreads patching materials. Ability to establish and maintain effective and courteous working relationships with Town Officials, public officials, the general public, supervisors, co‑workers, and with people from other department and agencies. Ability to work a flexible schedule and ability to respond to emergency calls on a 24-hour basis. Follows standard safety procedures and regulations. Regular attendance is a requirement of this position. Qualifications Knowledge of the operations of the Town's sweeper equipment. Some knowledge of the practices and techniques of public works maintenance and construction work. Some knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with public works maintenance and repair projects. Ability to follow both written and oral instructions and to organize and express thoughts and ideas, both orally and through written communication. Ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion. Ability to perform all duties and operate all equipment in lower classifications. Ability to work independently in a responsible manner utilizing independent judgment. Join us as a Full-Time Driver/Maintainer (Heavy Trucks) and become an integral part of a vibrant team committed to delivering excellence on every route! Your expertise will keep our operations moving smoothly while ensuring safety remains our top priority.