Maintainer I - Non-CDL($28.00) /Maintainer II - CDL($31.54)

Under the direction of the Operations Manager – Physical Services, the Maintainer II has the responsibility of operating light and heavy trucks and equipment, including but not limited to snowplows, roadside mowers, forklift, tractors, lawn equipment, and CDL vehicles. Also requires operating hand tools, power tools, chainsaws, and jackhammers. 

• Performs parks and grounds maintenances and construction such as: mowing of grass, weeds and brush;  rakes and picks up leaves and other debris;  Clears culverts, drains, roads, ditches, and hydrants;  maintains parks, open spaces, cemeteries, school grounds, playing fields, tennis and basketball courts and other grounds including trash removal; prepares playing fields for scheduled games.
• Performs manual and machine assisted maintenance, repair and construction work of roads, sidewalks, curbs, storm water systems, catch basins and drainage ditches, etc.
• Shovels and plows snow and spreads sand and salt on roads, sidewalks, parking lots, steps, etc.  
• Spreads sand, gravel and asphalt.  Lays asphalt and patches streets.
• Digs and moves materials with hand tools, wheelbarrows, forklift and hand trucks.  Loads and unloads heavy materials from vehicles.  Assists with stocking operations.
• Performs heavy labor and various unskilled and semi-skilled tasks essential to municipal operations and public service and assisting other departments as needed moving furniture, handle evictions, stock food bank, move voting machines, etc. Use a wide variety of power, pneumatic and hand tools.  
• Assists with preparing, maintaining and performing job site and work safety practices.
• Is subject to call out to respond to emergencies after normal working hours.
• Operates and checks vehicles, attachments and tools for correct fluid levels, pressures and general operating condition.   Maintains, clean and washes vehicles and equipment reports problems to mechanics.   
• Performs set up and take down labor for numerous citywide events including at, parks, school or town facilities.
• Performs minor building maintenance tasks at public works garage such as painting, light carpentry, etc.
• Performs  tree trimming and removal of trees as needed

Must have a High School Diploma or GED with 2 years’ experience of construction and heavy vehicle driving; including experience in operating varied types of trucks and light equipment. Maintainer II must be in possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B with airbrakes endorsement; Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A with airbrakes endorsement Class A preferable.  Maintainer I must obtain Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B with airbrakes endorsement within eight (8) months of hire. The examination may consist of a rating of the training and experience as contained on the application, a written test, an oral test, a practical examination, or any combination of the aforementioned. All parts of the examination, including tests and ratings, will be related to the requirement of the position.
 
Candidates will need to pass a written exam to proceed to the oral board interviews. Candidates who pass the oral board interviews will proceed to a practical examination. Candidates must pass all phases of the practical examination to continue in the recruiting process. 
Written examination – to be determined.
Oral examination – to be determined.
Practical Examination – to be determined.
Candidates will be notified of dates, times & locations.
      
APPLICATIONS
To apply visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bloomfieldct or applications are available in the Human Resources Department located in Town Hall at 800 Bloomfield Avenue. Applications must include a resume and a copy of CDL license, if applicable.  Applications accepted until September 10, 2026
Town of Bloomfield is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer. Minorities, women & persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Persons with a disability who may need this information in an alternative format or who may need accommodations during the testing procedure should contact HR Department at 860-769-3544.