Truck Driver

Town Of Vernon Public Works Job Posting

Operates one or more types of automotive equipment or moderate to heavy motor equipment. General duties include driving and operating a motor truck for transportation of sand, stone, gravel, bituminous asphalt, debris, materials or supplies; operating a light truck for carrying tools, equipment and supplies to and from a repair job site; operating a truck with snow plow and/or sand or chemical applicator during snow removal operations; performing preventative maintenance of assigned vehicles and equipment; and assisting laborer in cleaning and waxing of vehicles.

Additional duties may include being assigned as a refuse drive or to perform unskilled or semi-skilled laboring tasks as assigned; assisting in loading and unloading materials and equipment transported; and operating front-end loader, backhoe, sweeper, flusher, catch basin cleaner, paving box and comparable equipment on a part-time trainee basis.

Supervised by the Roads Foreman, the candidate should have completion of standard grade school course, a high school diploma preferred, considerable experience in the operation of automotive equipment or moderate to heavy motor equipment, knowledge of motor vehicle regulations and accident prevention practices, skill in the operation of trucks and motor equipment under all types of weather conditions, ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment, mechanical aptitude helpful, knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions, ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions, willingness to perform required duties for an extended period under varying climatic conditions, good physical condition, ability to get along with other workers, supervisors and general public, thoroughness and dependability in performing assignments expected.

License or certificate required: Connecticut/CDL Class B Motor Vehicle Operator's license and ability to obtain and maintain a CDL Class A license within thirty (30) working days. Maintain with the Town current medical certification card verifying results of physical examination and drug testing.