Operator / Laborer

The Town of Stratham is accepting applications for a full-time Operator/Laborer to support Public Works operations, including roadway maintenance, seasonal operations including winter plowing, parks and grounds, cemetery services, transfer station operations, and general maintenance of Town-owned property. This position involves physically demanding work performed outdoors in varying weather conditions and includes emergency and on-call response.

General Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to, roadway and drainage maintenance, operation of light and heavy equipment, snow plowing and ice control, grounds and cemetery maintenance, minor building and equipment repairs, transfer station operations, traffic control, and emergency response. Overtime and on-call work are required as operational needs dictate.

Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent required

Valid driver’s license required

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Ability to perform strenuous physical labor in all weather conditions

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to successfully pass a background check and drug screening

Benefits
The Town of Stratham offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Health and Dental insurance enrollment in the New Hampshire Retirement System, paid time off and holidays, and more.

Please find a more detailed job description here: https://www.strathamnh.gov/Documents/Departments/Public%20Works/Job%20Descriptions/Operator%20Laborer%20Job%20Description%202026.01.07.pdf?t=202601071256450

Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• CDL (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Stratham, NH 03885 (Required)

Work Location: In person