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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PUBLIC HEARING ON THE BUDGET - TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026 - 7:15 P.M. AT BOLTON TOWN HALL
See legal notice here. 

Proposed Budget for Public Hearing FY 2027

Town of Bolton Employment Opportunities

Crewman IV

TOWN OF BOLTON, CONNECTICUT
JOB DESCRIPTION

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

POSITION DEFINITION
Works under the general supervision of the Highway Supervisor, who assigns functional work. Provides general direction and task supervision to Public Works maintenance crew, operates heavy dump and heavy and light equipment used in construction, repair and maintenance of roads, bridges, buildings, grounds and facilities.  Assumes responsibility of the highway supervisor in his absence.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under 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.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Provides general direction and task supervision to public works maintenance crews as assigned by Supervisor. Organizes and plans work projects and supervises assigned skilled and semi-skilled workers. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.  A working knowledge of the work hazards and safety practices relating to  light and heavy equipment operations and road maintenance work.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Assists supervisor 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. Prepares specifications for related bid proposals for Supervisor when requested.
  • Operates truck and equipment to perform road and ground maintenance; equipment includes chainsaws, 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, to pave and repair roads.
  • Uses jack-hammer, chainsaws, 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.
  • Performs flag person tasks on major road construction and repair projects. Performs related work as required.

License and Certification:

Possession of a valid Class B CDL operator’s license at the time of employment is required. Class A CDL is preferred.

Physical Exertion/Environmental conditions:
Ability to perform strenuous physical work under adverse weather conditions. Considerable physical effort required lifting, walking , standing and climbing while performing equipment operations, road maintenance, and road inspection duties. Exposure to hazardous conditions during routine work and in general emergencies. May include periodic repetitive tasks. Some stress involved in public contact.

Note:
The above tasks and responsibilities are illustrative only. The description does not include every task or responsibility.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent and three (3) to five (5) years of experience in all facets of Highway or Public Works Department.
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • 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.
  • 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 Highway or Public Works Department.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.

Special Requirements

  • Possession of a valid Class B CDL operator’s license at the time of employment is required. Class A CDL is preferred.

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.