Starting pay rate is between $22.67 - $25.99 an hour based on experience and certification per the AFSCME 1386A Working Agreement.
$22.67 - $24.99 an hour without certification
$23.17 - $25.49 an hour with a New Hampshire Water Distribution and Sewer Collection License Grade I
$23.67 - $25.99 an hour with a New Hampshire Water Distribution and Sewer Collections License Grade II
Additional pay for on-call and overtime per the AFSCME 1386A Working Agreement
Detailed information about the AFSCME 1386A Working Agreement including salary schedule and benefits can be found here: https://www.cityofportsmouth.com/hr/employment-contracts
The City offers a generous compensation and benefits package that includes retirement, paid time off including vacation, holidays, medical & dental insurance, flexible spending account, professional development, career growth, longevity incentives, and more!
Please visit Work with us | City of Portsmouth for more information.
We welcome diverse and non-traditional backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t satisfy every single bullet on this list.
The purpose of this position is to perform semi-skilled municipal maintenance and construction work and operate heavy trucks as required to complete work assignments. Included are assignments such as the installation and repair of water mains, hydrants, services, sewer mains, sewer structures and laterals; drainage systems construction, maintenance, and repair; trench hand grading and pipe laying, street repairs and paving. This role participates in snow and ice control operations, street cleaning, other seasonal clearing and cleaning operations; grounds maintenance, vegetation trimming, cutting and removal; back filling, loading and transporting; and implementing job site and work safety procedures.
Performance is subject to review according to the City's personnel plan through observation, reports and the results achieved.