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Town of North Stonington
Truck Driver - Highway/Transfer Station
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What they do
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
The Town of North Stonington is looking to hire a Truck Driver for the Highway Department and Transfer Station. Candidates must have prior work experience as a truck driver and possess the ability to operate large trucks as required by the Town. Employees in this position shall be required to have and maintain a current, valid CDL type "B" driver's license, at the minimum, with a good driving record clear of any convictions for serious motor vehicle violations. Employees must be able to perform all duties and operate all equipment in lower classification. Must have the ability to read and write English and to comprehend procedures, policies, documents, and directives that are necessary to the safe performance of the job.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Operate small and large trucks, can be assigned to operate all light equipment, compressors, loaders, backhoes, street sweeper, triaxle, paver, or loader. Employee shall work as a laborer when required.- The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.
Location/Hours:
This is a Tuesday through Saturday position (Saturdays are required). This position may require overtime during inclement weather for snow plowing and other weather-related issues (clearing roads from storm debris, etc.). Tuesday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM (location Highway Dept, 11 Wyassap Road, North Stonington, CT ) Saturday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM ( location Transfer Station, 215 Wintechog Hill Road, North Stonington, CT )Benefits:
Job Type:
Full-time, Hourly Union:
United Steel Workers, AFL-CIO LOCAL #9411-05Pay:
$28.64 (starting hourly rate - highway); $29.56 (starting hourly rate transfer station) This is a full-time, hourly position with benefits. Benefits offered by the Town of North Stonington are:- Longevity Pay
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance
- Vacation
- Sick Leave
- Personal Time
- Paid Holidays A detailed job description is available on www.