Truck Driver/Laborer

Truck Driver/Laborer

The Town of Farmington, New Hampshire, is seeking a dependable and motivated individual to fill the full-time position of Truck Driver/Laborer within the Highway Department. This position performs a variety of duties related to road maintenance, construction, snow and ice control, equipment operation, and general public works activities.

The ideal candidate will be safety-conscious, reliable, and able to work effectively as part of a small municipal team in all weather conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate dump trucks, plow trucks, sanders, loaders, backhoes, and other highway equipment
• Perform snow and ice removal operations, including night, weekend, and holiday storm response
• Assist with road maintenance, drainage work, grading, ditching, patching, and culvert installation
• Perform manual labor including shoveling, lifting, raking, brush cutting, and sign maintenance
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and minor maintenance
• Assist with roadside mowing, tree and brush removal, and grounds maintenance
• Follow all safety procedures and departmental policies
• Respond to emergencies and other public works needs as assigned

What We're Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Valid CDL Class B license preferred or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire
• Experience operating heavy equipment and commercial trucks preferred
• Mechanical aptitude and municipal/public works experience desirable
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in varying weather conditions
• Must be able to participate in on-call and winter operations schedules
• Flagger certification, chainsaw safety training, or related certifications are a plus

Starting Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 upon experience

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, (usually) Monday -Friday Location: Farmington, New Hampshire

Benefits: Health, Dental, Retirement (NOT NHRS), Paid time off, Life, Short-term and Long-term disability.

Applications can be submitted to:

Erica Dickie-Yelle, Human Resources Director at View email address on click.appcast.io or 356 Main St. Farmington, NH 03835