Overview:
The Town of Coventry is seeking skilled Drivers to join it’s team. The ideal candidates must have a valid Class B CDL Motor Vehicle License and experience in the operation of dump trucks and other light automotive equipment. This position performs a variety of tasks requiring some skill and dexterity in the operation of dump trucks and other automotive equipment used in the maintenance of public works facilities and grounds. When not engaged in the operation of this equipment, the employee performs a variety of tasks requiring manual labor. This role requires a commitment to safety, efficiency, and excellent customer service.
Illustrative examples of work:
- Drives a dump truck to haul sand, gravel, asphalt and other road material, pipe, brush, debris or fill. Transports workers to job sites.
- Performs a variety of manual tasks; patches roads, cuts and chips brush, lay pipe, install or repair manholes and catch basins, clean drains, swales and ponds.
- Performs miscellaneous manual labor relating to the maintenance of roads and bridges; detects and reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
- Performs related work as required.
- Drives a truck to plow snow, sand/salt roadways and perform any and all tasks required for winter operations.
- With proper licenses, drives a vehicle that pulls a utility trailer.
Knowledge, abilities and skills:
- Some knowledge of the operation and maintenance requirements of trucks and other related automotive equipment.
- Some knowledge of the occupation’s hazards and safety precautions applicable to light automotive equipment.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral instructions and to work independently in the performance of assigned duties.
- Ability to detect and report equipment malfunctions.
- Ability to supervise a small crew of unskilled workers.
- Ability to perform heavy manual labor for a reasonable length of time and under unfavorable weather conditions.
- Skill in the safe and efficient operation of a dump truck and other light automotive equipment.
- Ability to deal with the public.
Minimum education and experience:
Graduation from high school or GED diploma
Some experience in the operation of a truck and related automotive equipment.
Necessary special requirement:
Possession of a valid CDL Motor Vehicle Operators License.
Please submit your resume to HR@COVENTRYRI.GOV.