Town of Hillsborough

Perform semi-skilled work functions to operate motorized light- to heavy-weight equipment to maintain and repair town grounds and streets, and to provide solid waste collection services. A trainee position will be considered if the applicant does not have the required licensure and experience. The Town of Hillsborough is a drug and alcohol free workplace. A pre-employment drug test will be conducted. This position is designated as a safety-sensitive position, and is subject to random drug testing. Job Duties Drives or operates trucks, tractors, and other equipment; drives garbage truck on assigned route; picks up yard waste, garbage and bulk items and puts in truck; mows grass; picks up leaves; cleans out drainage ditches; assists in repairing and patching streets; and assists with making asphalt repairs. Assists in maintaining town parks and trails; performs routine maintenance for park facilities such as picnic shelters, restrooms, playgrounds, and fields; removes trash; performs grounds keeping duties such as blowing off walkways, pruning trees, etc.; communicates with park visitors. Operates one or more of the following: dump truck, weed eater, grapple loader, backhoe, pick-up truck, leaf vacuum truck, chainsaws, mowers, solid waste collection vehicles, automated side arm and rear loader garbage trucks, or other equipment as necessary. Performs other related duties as required. Education and Experience: Requires a High School Diploma/GED and 1 year of related experience and/or training involving equipment operation; or any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. A trainee position will be considered if the applicant does not have the required licensure and experience. A Class B Commercial Driver's License must be obtained within 6 months. Trainee salary will be $31,209. Licensure, Certification, and Specialized Training: Requires Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) for equipment operator I. Class B CDL must be obtained within 6 months if hired as a trainee. Within 1 year of hire, must obtain: Class A CDL Aerial Lift Truck certification National Incident Management System Certification levels 100 and 700 NC LTAP Roads Scholar and Advanced Road Scholar preferred Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a truck, tractor, and numerous small tools and equipment. Benefits: 12 paid vacation days/year 12 paid sick days/year 12-13 paid holidays/year Employer-paid medical, dental, vision insurance Employer-paid life insurance Local Government Retirement System 401(k) plan with 5 percent contribution by the town Longevity pay plan Employee Assistance Counseling Program Tuition Reimbursement Program Transfer of sick leave from another North Carolina state or local government agency will be considered Employees have the option to cover their dependents and domestic partner on the town's group policy at their own expense through payroll deduction. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER