Heavy Truck Driver

Town of Yarmouth • South Yarmouth, MA • 2h ago

The Town of Yarmouth is searching for a Heavy Truck Driver I to join
their Highway Division team. This position works under the direct
supervision of the Highway Operation Supervisor. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Heavy Truck Driver mows grass; trims shrubs; rakes and seeds.
Installs and repairs drainage; completes brushing assignments. Performs
minor maintenance on equipment used (i.e. greasing). Plows roads and
sidewalks using heavy trucks, and shovels. Performs manual work in the
construction and maintenance of roads and sidewalks, including raking,
tamping, and rolling blacktop; operates jackhammer, picks up debris,
spreads loam and grass seed. Replaces and repairs sign poles. Operates
and repairs chain saws. Picks up litter and deceased animals from
roadways. Supports the goals of the Highway Division, the Department of
Public Works and the Town of Yarmouth through creative problem solving,
decision making, a commitment to customer service, and by taking
initiative to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the
Department. Provides advice and support to supervisors. Performs similar
or related work as situation dictates. May perform laboring duties when
not assigned to equipment operation. Operates a variety of light and
heavy motor equipment, including riding lawn mowers, woodchipper, dump
trucks, snowplows, front end loaders, backhoes, catch basin cleaner,
sweeper, road grader, vac truck, and associated power and hand tools;
performs minor maintenance on equipment; digs holes by hand. In the
winter, the team works to remove snow and ice by plowing, sanding, and
salting roads and sidewalks; also patches potholes and cuts highway
brush. Participates in DPW related seminars that are offered on subjects
such as confined space entry, road grading and chainsaw safety. May
perform dispatch duties during emergency operations. Performs similar or
related work as required or as situation dictates. ENVIRONMENT: Work is
generally performed outdoors under variable weather conditions, near
hazards associated with construction sites. Operates a variety of heavy
trucks; also operates a variety of hand and power tools. Make occasional
contact with other DPW divisions and the public. Errors could result in
delay or loss of service, and personal injury to self and/or others,
damage to equipment, and danger to public safety and health.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: High school diploma or
equivalency; One year experience in light equipment operation and truck
driving; any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Ability and Skill: Working knowledge of the hazards and
safety precautions involved in the work performed. Ability to understand
and follow oral instructions; ability to operate power hand tools, such
as power lawn mowers, tampers, jackhammers, and similar equipment.
Knowledge of practices, materials, tools, and equipment commonly used in
the construction, repair, and maintenance of roads and sidewalks.
Requires skill in the operation of equipment listed above. Special
Requirements: Massachusetts Class B Driver\'s license with Air Brake
Endorsement is required. Additional \$0.30/hour for each of the
following hoisting engineer license endorsements: 1C, 2A, 3A, 4C, 4E, 4G
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to perform heavy manual labor under
varying weather conditions for long periods of time. Ability to drive
heavy trucks for long periods of time during all @types of weather
conditions. Incumbent is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands
to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and
reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit,
climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear. The
incumbent must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Must be
able to conduct visual inspections while in the field.

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