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Objective/Purpose

Under the general direction of the Road Foreman with ultimate responsibility to the Selectboard, this position advances the safe and effective functioning of the municipalitys highway maintenance operations through skilled, safety-focused and efficient labor in municipal construction projects and maintenance of municipal roads, sidewalks, vehicles, and equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Operates commercial motor vehicles and other related equipment while

performing timely and effective maintenance of all municipal roads and rights of way (ROW), including plowing, and spreading sand to facilitate safe travel conditions.

Performs timely and effective repair of all municipal roads, ROW,

and drainage systems, including ditches and the cleaning, repair and replacement of culverts, installation of guard rails.

Installs and changes grader and snow plow blades and wings on trucks

as necessary with another crew member.

Performs timely and effective maintenance of ROW along roads

including mowing, trimming, brush/branch/tree removal, and clears the roads and limbs from storm damage, etc.

Performs all needed manual tasks such as: shoveling, sign repair and

installation, flagging, trash/debris removal, and all related work.

Identifies and communicates in a timely manner to Highway Supervisor

all needed repairs, for example: road hazards, signs in disrepair, low hanging branches, overgrown brush.

Performs routine maintenance (including washing and cleaning) and

minor repairs on municipal trucks and equipment, ensuring that regular oil changes, light bulb replacement, lubrication, tire inflation and other needed maintenance take place to preserve vehicle longevity and ensure safe operation.

Performs daily safety inspections of municipal vehicles including:

brake system, tires, windshield and wipers, hoses, fluids, tie rods, ball and socket joints, lights, turn signals, etc. to ensure all are in proper operating condition.

Maintains neat and orderly storage and workspace.

Refers requests and concerns expressed by the public to Highway

Supervisor.

Completes recordkeeping requirements on a daily basis including

timesheets.

Ensures that all interactions with colleagues, municipal officials

and the public are friendly, courteous and helpful.

Complies with all municipal policies and state and federal

regulations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Town of Mount Holly

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