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Employment Opportunities

The Town is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Women Business Enterprises are encouraged to apply.

General Employment Application

AA/EOE/ADA

Open Positions:

Road/Highway Maintainer I

Job Summary: Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of light and heavy vehicles, and power equipment on assign projects or activities of a public works nature which may entail road, bridge and sidewalk construction and maintenance; storm water drainage/flood control maintenance and construction; building repairs, maintenance of parks and town facility grounds; tree work and road side mowing, etc., as needed. An individual in this position is also expected to perform many different types of maintenance and repair work and manual labor in addition to driving CDL vehicles. The Maintainer I is responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under his/her direction and control.

Qualifications/Requirements: The qualifications required would generally be acquired with a High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 2 years of construction and heavy vehicle driving experience; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training. Must have and maintain: A valid CT Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B and be able to obtain a Class A license within one year; the cost of the Class A license will be paid for by the Town of Durham unless employee leaves employment within 1-year of completion of CDLA. 
Must submit to CDL Drug testing regulations.

Application Process: Application, Resume and Cover Letter indicating your experience in work listed above required to be mailed to First Selectman, Town of Durham, P.O. Box 428, Durham, CT 06422 or by email to: jlehet@townofdurhamct.org   

Maintainer I Job Description 

Position open until filled. AA/EOE

Road/Highway Maintainer II/Mechanic 

Job Summary: The purposes of this position are to maintain and repair motor vehicles and power equipment, be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of light and heavy vehicles, heavy equipment and power equipment on assign projects or activities of a public works nature which may entail road, bridge and sidewalk construction and maintenance; storm water drainage/flood control maintenance and construction; building repairs, maintenance of parks and town facility grounds; tree work and road side mowing, etc., as needed. An individual in this position is also expected to perform many different types of maintenance and repair work and manual labor in addition to driving CDL vehicles and operating heavy equipment. The Maintainer II/Mechanic is responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under his/her direction and control

Qualifications: The qualifications required would generally be acquired with a High School Diploma or GED with over 3 years of construction and heavy vehicle driving experience; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training; and an additional year's experience and/or training in the repair of trucks and/or heavy equipment. Must have and maintain: A valid CT Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B and be able to obtain a Class A license within one year; the cost of the Class A license will be paid for by the Town of Durham unless employee leaves employment within 1-year of completion of CDLA. 
Must submit to CDL Drug testing regulations.

Application Process: Application, Resume and Cover Letter indicating your experience in work listed above required to be mailed to First Selectman, Town of Durham, P.O. Box 428, Durham, CT 06422 or by email to: jlehet@townofdurhamct.org   

Maintainer II/Mechanic Job Description 

Position open until filled. AA/EOE