Maintainer I Highway

• Employee will be required to drive, load or unload designated trucks with trailers and/or attachments (such as skid steers)
• Prepares truck or equipment for operation by performing routine safety check before and after operating equipment
• Performs maintenance and cleaning of designated equipment; gathering of tools, equipment, materials and supplies
• Performs general carpentry, maintenance, mechanical, construction, painting, and/or tree grounds work
• Performs semi- and skilled trades work
• Performs other related duties as requested, including those of lower classifications
• Must be willing to accept assignment to overtime for emergency duties including snow and ice removal as required, including evenings, weekends and holidays
• May be assigned on the job training under the supervision of a higher classified employee

• Considerable knowledge of and ability to utilize standard tools, materials, methods and practices of manual work in a specific line of work, including operating equipment and machinery
• Ability to perform heavy manual work for extended periods, sometimes under unfavorable or extreme weather conditions including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling; may also require lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of materials
• Some knowledge of trades work
• Ability to understand and follow both oral and written instructions and directives
• Ability to read and write
• Ability to understand and adhere to safety protocols
• Ability to acquire skills to operate increasingly complex equipment through on the job and/or external training
• Ability to perform in a courteous and professional manner amongst staff and the public on a daily basis
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and superiors
• Operate different truck sizes; may operate CDL Trucks & Stump Grinder, motorized tools, and motorized equipment
• May be required to spread, rake and compact asphalt/cold patch
• May be required to use a chainsaw and wood chipper; create and install signage
• May be required to use a sweeper, roadside flail mower,

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or GED or any combination of experience and training which would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above
• In order to advance within the job series, at least 2 years of experience in the prior lower-level Maintainer position is required, with any combination of construction work, road work, building maintenance and custodial work, grounds maintenance work, and driving
• Possess a valid Connecticut Driver’s License and a Class B Commercial Driver’s License with air brake endorsement (Class A for Maintainer V)

AFFILIATION

THE TOWN OF FAIRFIELD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Town of Fairfield to ensure equal employment opportunity for all employees and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.