City of Gardner, MA is hiring: Truck Driver -DPW in Gardner

Overview

Truck Driver - DPW role at City of Gardner, MA. We are seeking a skilled Truck Driver to join our team. This position involves operating a variety of motorized equipment essential to municipal operations, as well as performing basic maintenance tasks and occasional manual labor. Hours are Monday through Thursday 6:30am-3:30pm and Friday 6:30am-12:30pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate motorized equipment, including trucks with a rated capacity of over 9 tons, tractors, semi-trailers, and truck-trailer combinations.


• Handle specialized equipment such as rollers, rotary snow plows, mobile highway graders, bituminous spreaders, and tar distributors.


• Operate hoisting equipment or machinery of varying complexity, including backhoes, cranes, power shovels, trench diggers, and front-end loaders.


• Perform loading and unloading of trucks, picking up and hauling materials, plowing, and sanding highways.


• Conduct minor maintenance on equipment, such as greasing, oiling, cleaning, and changing tires.


• Occasionally operate equipment typically assigned to Motor Equipment or Heavy Motor Equipment Operators.


• Assist with manual labor tasks, including jackhammering, sidewalk sweeping, and pothole filling, as directed by supervisors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating heavy equipment and machinery.


• Knowledge of basic equipment maintenance and repair.


• Ability to perform manual labor tasks as needed.


• Strong understanding of workplace safety practices and protocols.


• Relevant licenses and certifications as required by state regulations.


• Must have a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator’s License issued by the Registry of Motor Vehicles Class A or Class B with air brake endorsement.


• Must be available to work overtime.

Additional Information

This role is critical to the smooth operation of municipal services, particularly in maintaining roads, infrastructure, and public spaces. If you have the skills and qualifications necessary to succeed in this dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits information is available on the City of Gardner website.

The City of Gardner is an AA/EOE employer and seeks diversity in its workforce.

How to Apply

If you are interested and qualified, please submit your resume to Amanda L. Morse, Director of Human Resources, City of Gardner, 95 Pleasant Street, Rm. 226, Gardner, MA 01440 or via email to amorse@gardner-ma.gov.

Job Details

• Category: General Municipal Employees


• Status: Open


• Salary: $24.00 per hour


• Hours: 40 hours per week


• Benefits: Full Time Benefit Package


• Union: GPWEA


• Posted: December 12, 2024 8:00 AM


• Closing: Open Until Filled