Tractor Trailer Driver

POSITION TITLE: TRACTOR TRAILER DRIVER DISPOSAL

CLASSIFICATION: L4

DIVISION: DISPOSAL AREA

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISIOR: MAINTENANCE MANAGER/FOREMAN

EFFECTIVE DATE OF DESCRIPTION: September 30, 2025

OVERVIEW OF POSITION

This position works under the general supervision of the Maintenance Manager / Foreman and is responsible for the operation of tractor-trailers, heavy equipment, and a variety of other duties associated with Disposal Area operations.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(The following is illustrative of the duties and responsibilities associated with the position and is not intended to be all inclusive)

Operates a multitude of heavy equipment, including tractor-trailers and front-end loaders. Tractor-trailer operation consists of a variety of trailers including, but not limited to, 100-yd ejector-type municipal solid waste (MSW) trailers, 100-yd open-top C&D trailers, roll-off trailer, and dump trailer.

Must be able to operate equipment in a close proximity to the public in a safe manner. Required to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on equipment as necessary.

Performs laboring duties as needed in the Recycling Center, Transfer Station, and C&D pad. May be temporarily assigned to Scale house Operator or Transfer Station Monitor positions. Must be able to perform duties under disagreeable and difficult conditions and have the ability to deal tactfully with the public. Must be available for weekend and holiday work.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES

Must be a high school graduate or the equivalent thereof and be able to read, write, perform simple math, and communicate effectively with the supervisor, co-workers, and the public.

Minimum of two years experience in the operation and maintenance of tractor-trailers and heavy equipment, with one year in the MSW or recycling fields preferred. Must possess a Massachusetts commercial driver’s license (CDL) A with proper endorsements and a Massachusetts hoisting engineer license with a minimum of a 2C rating.

How to Apply

Submit Town Employment Application, resume and cover letter to the Human Resources, 204 Sisson Road, Harwich, MA 02645 or [email protected]. Applications are available on the Town of Harwich website at Harwich is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

External and Internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the American With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.

Pay: $27.85 - $34.29 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person