Truck Driver​/Laborer

Job Description

The City of Northampton is seeking TRUCK DRIVER/LABORERS for Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Grade 1C, hourly pay range $23.19 – $26.80. Anticipated hiring hourly rate $23.19 – $25.18. Additional stipend of $2.00 per hour for CDL license.

This position is responsible for performing semi‑skilled manual work in the operation of motor‑driven vehicles and in the operation of power‑driven equipment and hand tools.

• All Divisions: Participate in snow and ice removal operations; operate all necessary equipment and tools; provide emergency response during and after weather events or other disasters to stabilize and repair City utilities and infrastructure; participate in flood control operations when necessary; participate in on‑call rotation; understand and follow all safety regulations; provide assistance to other divisions as directed.

• Operate motor‑driven vehicles, mowers, and power and hand tools to maintain and repair City parks, athletic fields, cemeteries, and fountains.
• Landscape and maintain facilities; mow, trim, perform fall and spring cleanups, remove and dispose of litter.
• Line and paint athletic fields and restore infields as directed.
• Perform maintenance on equipment, assist in minor repairs and maintenance.
• Assist in maintenance and repair of cemetery monuments and foundations; prepare graves for interments.
• Assist in maintenance and repairs of irrigation systems, including reading schematics and repairing low‑voltage wiring systems and fittings.
• Assist in maintenance and repairs of fountains, including seasonal start‑up and shut‑down.
• Spread seed, fertilizer, and lime as directed.

• Operate motor‑driven vehicles and power and hand tools to maintain or replace trees in the public right of way or on City properties.
• Service equipment, assist in minor repairs and maintenance.
• Maintain trees; plant new trees as directed; act as groundman for trimming or removal of trees, including those near high‑voltage lines; haul and chip brush; grind stumps; water new trees.
• Perform construction restoration repair and maintenance work, including asphalt and concrete work, curb repair, loam, and seeding.

• Operate motor‑driven vehicles and power and hand tools to install, maintain, and repair the City’s sewer and stormwater collection systems.
• Assist in repairs and maintenance of sewer and stormwater infrastructure, including sewer and drain lines, catch basins, and manholes; clear blockages while working in confined spaces.
• Service equipment, assist in minor repairs and maintenance.
• Respond to and assist in repairing sewer or drain line breaks.
• Identify deficient sewer and drain lines, catch basins, and manholes; assist in preventative maintenance, repair or replacement.
• Repair, clean, and vacuum catch basins.
• Place required chemicals in sewer lines.
• Assist in locating and marking underground sewer and storm drain facilities.
• Perform construction restoration repair and maintenance work, including asphalt and concrete work, curb repair, loam, and seeding.

• Operate motor‑driven vehicles and power and hand tools to install, maintain and repair the City’s water distribution system.
• Assist in repairs and maintenance of water distribution infrastructure, including repairs or replacements of water mains and service connections; assist with taps of water mains and assist in installation and replacement of hydrants.
• Service equipment, assist in minor repairs and maintenance.
• Respond to and repair water line breaks.
• Perform construction restoration repair and maintenance work, including asphalt and concrete work, curb repair, loam, and seeding.
• Assist in maintaining Water Division buildings and grounds, water storage tanks, and watershed property; weed whack and mow.
• Participate in water main and hydrant flushing; paint hydrants or other equipment as directed.
• Assist in locating and marking underground water facilities.
• Assist in installing water services.
• Clean Water Division facilities; sweep, mop and organize inventory and equipment.

• Education and Experience: High school…