Employment

Highway Equipment Operator/Laborer

Highway Equipment Operator/Laborer
The Town of Canaan has a Full-Time (40 hours a week) opening at the Highway Department for an Equipment Operator/Laborer.  Duties include roadway maintenance, plowing, ditching, road repair and operation of heavy equipment.  This position may also help with sub-surface water/sewer lines and maintenance of town owned properties. 
Candidates must possess a valid CDL driver’s license and be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.  Candidates must have a positive attitude and the ability to work overtime during storms. 

Benefits include vacation, personal, sick and holiday paid time off.  Health, dental and life insurance is offered at no cost to the employee for employee-only coverage.  Also included are boot and uniform allowances and participation in the NH Retirement System. 
Compensation starting at $21.50 and up to $24.50 depending on experience and certifications.
To apply, please send a resume and a cover letter to townadmin@canaannh.org or call 603-523-4501 with questions.
Mechanic

Mechanic
The Town of Canaan has a Full Time opening for a Mechanic. Duties include routinely servicing and performing repairs to all Town-owned vehicles and equipment. This position is also responsible for ordering parts, maintaining stock of supplies and documenting maintenance, and service and repair of all vehicles and equipment.
Candidates must have considerable knowledge of mechanics, use and maintenance of all equipment and tools, knowledge of diesel-powered equipment and skill in their repair, knowledge of hydraulics and vehicle electrical systems, and knowledge of state laws and regulations pertaining to motor vehicle operations. Compensation up to $70,000 depending on experience and certifications. Benefits include participation in NH Retirement System, health, dental and life insurance, and vacation, sick, holiday and personal paid time off.

To apply, please send a resume and a cover letter to townadmin@canaannh.org or call 603-523-4501 with questions.
Water and Sewer Technician

Water and Sewer Technician

Full job description
The Town of Canaan is accepting applications for a full-time Water and Sewer Technician to work at the Town’s Water and Sewer facilities. This includes the operation and maintenance of our two plants and the oversight of both the Water and Wastewater systems.
Responsibilities: Include daily operations and the monitoring of water pumps and wastewater lift pumps, chemical injection pumps and system controls (flow rates, chlorine and PH control and chart recorders.)
Skills and Abilities: The ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems. Knowledge of basic math skills and water chemistry. Ability to record and analyze data. The operations of lab equipment to actively review status.
Requirements: Valid Driver’s license, High school diploma/GED, Grade 2 water treatment license or the ability to obtain one within 18 months, Grade 2 wastewater treatment license or the ability to obtain one within 18 months. Must be able to work weekends and evenings in all weather and under adverse conditions.
Benefits: Paid time off (Vacation, Personal and sick.) Health Insurance and Pension through New Hampshire Retirement System.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 – $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
On call
Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person



Application for Employment for the Town of Canaan

Cariann Zandell
523-4501 Ext. 7
czandell@canaannh.org

Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5