Job description

Town of Yarmouth Job Posting

Job Title: Heavy Truck Driver I

Department/Division: Department of Public Works/Highway Division

Union Affiliation: United Steel Workers

Status: Full-time

Pay Grade: 7

Hours Per Week: 40

Pay Rate: starting $23.23 per hour

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Town of Yarmouth is searching for a professional truck driver to join our Highway team!

Working under the direct supervision of the Highway Supervisor, the Heavy Truck Driver I operates a variety of heavy trucks and hand and power tools, mows grass/trims shrubs/rakes/seeds, installs and repairs drainage, completes brushing assignments, performs minor maintenance on equipment, and plows roads and sidewalks using heavy trucks and shovels. Performs manual labor in the construction and maintenance of roads and sidewalks, replaces and repairs sign poles. Picks up litter and deceased animals from roadways, and performs other duties as assigned.

RECOMMENDED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalency plus one year experience in light equipment operation and truck driving or any equivalent combination of education and experience. CDL Class B License with air brake endorsement is required.

Physical requirements include the 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. Required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. Required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk and hear. Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 100 pounds independently. Must be able to conduct visual inspections while in the field.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Submit an employment application form, resume, and cover letter to humanresources @yarmouth.ma.us with “Heavy Truck Driver” in the subject line and include your full name, address, phone number and email address on the cover letter and resume. Please go to www.yarmouth.ma.us/jobs & complete an employment application form. (Current employees are not required to complete an employment application form).

The Town of Yarmouth is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans/M/F. We encourage Veterans and those with Disabilities to apply. Applications are reviewed confidentially. Applicants that require accommodation in the job application process are encouraged to contact us at (508) 398-2231x1274 or email humanresources @yarmouth.ma.us for assistance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.23 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Driving: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDL Class B Driver's License with air brake endorsement (Required)

Work Location: One location

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