Maintainer 2 - Highway

The Town of Colchester is seeking a full-time Maintainer II for the Public Works Department, Highway Division.

The selected individual will participate in snow and ice control activities and in all phases of maintenance and improvements on Town roads and facilities during normal operating hours and overtime as necessary, to address natural or man-made emergencies.

The selected individual will report to the Public Works Supervisor and /or Director of Operations and may occasionally lead other Maintainers within the Public Works Department.

The chosen candidate will be responsible for performing a wide range of semi-skilled labor duties relative to maintaining and improving town roadways, parks, grounds, and buildings. Must be available to perform/assist as needed for natural and manmade emergencies.

Qualifications include:

• General knowledge of tools, equipment, materials, and work methods and practices used in general maintenance and improvement of public roads, highways, parks, and buildings.
• Ability to operate and use a variety of tools and motor or mechanized equipment usual for road maintenance projects.
• Ability to follow oral instructions.
• Ability to perform routine service and minor maintenance on department equipment, including but not limited to washing/changing oil filters, greasing, checking fluids, hoses, wiper blades, lights, and tires.
• Knowledge of the methods of road construction and maintenance.
• Commercial Driver’s License, Class B with tank endorsement required.
• No less than Four (4) years’ professional experience in construction and maintenance or the combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• High School diploma or equivalency

Work Environment:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

A medical examination is a condition of employment after hire.

Full-time; union position; non-exempt

Wage: $23.23 per hour ($25.60 per hour after July 1, 2024)

Town of Colchester is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on color, race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.23 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) 9% Match
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tools provided

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed
• Year round work

Travel requirement:

• No travel

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

License/Certification:

• CDL B (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Colchester, CT 06415 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Colchester, CT 06415: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person