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Town of Bolton Employment Opportunities

Crewman III

Job Title:                    Crewman III
Department:              Highway
Reports to:                 Highway Supervisor
Revised:                      March 2026

GENERAL PURPOSE
Serves as lead mechanic; performs skilled mechanical repair work in the repair, overhaul and maintenance of town automobiles, trucks and heavy and light construction equipment. Operates and maintains heavy dump truck and heavy and light equipment used in the construction, repair and maintenance of roads, bridges, buildings, grounds and facilities

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of the Highway Supervisor, who assigns functional work areas, plans and outlines work from order and knowledge of project and available equipment; reports work in progress and/or upon completion and results obtained. Works with considerable independence.

  • ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    Plans and organizes work procedures using repair manuals, charts and experience to maintain and repair town vehicles and equipment including maintenance schedules and routines. Performs engine and transmission overhauls, electrical system repairs and rewiring, brake system repairs, clutch repairs and replacement, and similar mechanical work. Uses mechanic’s hand tools and power equipment to remove, repair, rebuild or replace defective parts or units.  Uses hand tools and power tools to repair damaged vehicle and body parts, and performs welding as required. Reviews and recommends vehicle and equipment upgrades, and prepares specifications for related bid proposals for Supervisor.

  • Assists in organizing and preparing road maintenance and improvement projects, winter and general emergency procedures to assure safe road and bridge operating conditions.  Inspects roads for sanding or plowing and may initiate winter call-ins as necessary.  Assures all safety levels and security standards, as determined by Highway Supervisor, are maintained.

  • Operates truck and equipment to perform roads and ground maintenance; equipment includes chain saws, mowers, tractors, heavy construction and trucks.  Prepares equipment, services with fuel, lubricants and accessories. Operates trucks and equipment to plow and sand in winter snow removal and to haul equipment and materials.  Operates heavy equipment such as pay loaders, back hoes, rollers, tractors and grader to mow roadsides, and public areas, to lay and repair pipe, and to pave and repair roads.

  •  Uses jack-hammer, chain saws, chippers and related equipment in general maintenance work.  Uses hand tools to repair catch basins, clear culverts and for related repair and maintenance work.  Repair and install fences, street signs, and guard rails.  Uses power equipment and hand tools to cut and remove brush, trees, etc.  Maintains all safely levels and security standards as determined by the Highway Supervisor.

  • ADDITIONAL DUTIES
    Uses jack-hammer, chain saws, chippers and related equipment in general maintenance work. Uses hand tools to repair catch basins, clear culverts and to perform related repair and maintenance work.

  • Repairs and install fences, street signs, and guard rails.  Uses power equipment and hand tools to cut and remove brush, trees, etc.

  •  Performs flag person tasks on major road construction and repair projects.  Performs related work as required.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent and three years of maintenance and repair of automotive and construction equipment; or three years’ experience in a repair garage or completion of an automotive mechanical apprenticeship program and at least three years progressively growing level of responsibility.

  • Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Ability to perform skilled automotive and heavy construction equipment maintenance and repair work.
  • Ability to organize and plan work projects and to supervise assigned skilled and semi-skilled workers.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form
  • Ability to prepare comprehensive project reports, including statistical data as needed.
  • Ability to diagnose vehicle and equipment failures and to prepare related repair orders.
  • Knowledge of the functions, operating methods, and care and maintenance required of the light and heavy equipment used in roads and maintenance projects.
  • Ability to operate and maintain truck and heavy and light maintenance and construction equipment.
  • A working knowledge of the work hazards and safety practices relating to light and heavy equipment operation and road maintenance work.
  • Ability to work independently and without supervision.
  • Working knowledge of the tools, materials, and methods of the mechanic trade.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.

 

Special Requirements

  • Possession of a valid CDL, Class A operator’s license at the time of employment.

 

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Power tools and vehicles including jack-hammer, chain saw, chippers, mechanic’s hand tools, power tools.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and physical environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to perform strenuous physical work under adverse weather conditions.  Considerable physical effort required in lifting, walking, standing and climbing while performing equipment operations, road maintenance, and road inspection duties.  Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Considerable highway driving may be required to carry out duties. Exposure to hazardous conditions during routine work and in general emergencies.  May include periodic repetitive tasks.  Some stress involved in public contact.

DISCLAIMER

The above description is illustrative of tasks and abilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility. The description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Town of Bolton and the employee and is subject to change by the Town as the needs of the Town and requirements of the job change. The employee will also be governed by the standards laid out in the Town’s Personnel Policies and the Collective Bargaining Agreement to which this position belongs.