TRUCK DRIVER - EQUIMENT OPERATOR

LABORER I TRUCK DRIVER EQUIMENT OPERATOR

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the skilled and safe operation of and routine preventative maintenance
of assigned trucks, light construction equipment, and hand and power tools used in the construction and maintenance of roads and other public works projects. Performs manual labor tasks incidental to the operation and maintenance of assigned equipment such as the loading and unloading of materials and the performance of unskilled and semi-skilled work on construction and maintenance projects. Performs other public works department duties which may be temporarily assigned to include but not necessarily limited to: vacation and absence stand-in for other public works department personnel; building and ground maintenance, transfer station maintenance, and support for roads, bridges, and sidewalk construction, maintenance and repair, to include winter storm operations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Director of Public Works, who assigns areas of responsibility, outlines policy, reviews work in progress, and/or completion, and provides instruction as necessary. Duties are performed in accordance with established and specified procedures. Will be assigned to and subordinate to Highway Department Lead Foreman and other public works department crew leaders.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

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EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

[Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all duties, which may be found in positions of this class].
1. Regularly operates one or more of the following pieces of equipment: pick-up
truck, loaders, backhoe, grader, sidewalk plow, chipper, compactor, asphalt
saw etc. When not engaged in equipment operation performs various skilled
and semi-skilled tasks essential to public works operations.
2. Makes minor field repairs and adjustments to equipment, reports need for major
repairs to Public Works Director or Lead Foreman.
3. Operates trucks during road maintenance and construction jobs hauling
aggregate material such as cold patch, gravel, sand, hot top and stone.
4. Operates during winter storm emergencies at all hours of the day
or night operating plow and sander-equipped trucks. Shovels snow
and loads and spreads sand and salt on sidewalks, bridges, and
steps; thaws and clears culverts. ·
5. Mows roadside grass, weeds, and brush, rakes and packs leaves and debris,
trims limbs, and cuts downed limbs with power equipment, such as mowers,
trimmers, chain saws and chippers or with hand tools.
6. Loads and unloads heavy materials from trucks and vans, stocks materials in
storage areas or at work sites.
7. Installs traffic signs as described in the MANUAL on UNIFORM TRAFFIC
CONTROL DEVICES (M.U.T.C.D.). Installs guardrails and work zone safety
equipment, may perform flagging operations in work zones.
8.· Digs trenches, ditches and holes with pick and shovel; moves material by hand
with buckets and wheelbarrows; uses air and hydraulic equipment for breaking
asphalt and concrete, sandblasting and drilling.
9. Places and rakes to grade hot bituminous asphalt and other pavement
treatments such as cold patch, and tack coats using wheelbarrow and hand
tools.
10. Assists in the maintenance and repairs of bridges to include painting, chipping,
and removing, installs and cleans culverts and other drainage systems; installs
and cleans catch basins, and ditches.
11. Services and performs minor routine maintenance on light duty trucks, light
equipment and portable power equipment and hand tools
12. Performs other essential duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE. SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Experience with the functions, operating methods, and care required in the operation.
In addition, maintenance of light construction equipment used in public works projects.
Experience with the use of and the ability to perform minor servicing and maintenance
on light power equipment, such as mowers, chain saws, portable pumps and
generators, etc. Ability to safely and skillfully operate motor vehicles, to include light
duty trucks, with manual and automatic transmissions. The ability to perform minor
building maintenance work to include the use of hand and power tools used in
Carpentry, masonry, and painting. The ability to read and understand written instructions
And technical manuals generally used in the execution of duties assigned; ability to read
written and interpret instructions in the form of work orders, polices, rules and
regulations. The ability to write legibly and clearly in the completion of log sheets, forms
and other records. The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
with other employee; ability to understand and follow oral instructions; ability to
effectively and professionally communicate with the public.

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

NH Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers License, Class B License

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

High School diploma or equivalent; plus three (3) year’s experience in the operation and
routine servicing of commercial trucks and light construction equipment, and in road and
site work construction; OR any equivalent combination of education and experience
which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

PHYSICAL EXERTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Must be able and willing to perform strenuous physical work under all climatic conditions
such as extreme heat and cold, high winds, rain, and snow. Duties may require, heavy
lifting, twisting, bending, squatting, kneeling, and may require crawling and climbing;
working in garages in dirty and greasy areas, in cramped positions, with exposure to
noise and other hazards from operating engines and equipment; work in trenches and
excavations in wet and muddy conditions.

The above descriptions are illustrative. They are intended as guides for personnel
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Actions and are not complete itemizations of all facets of any job.