06/15/2026
Town of Coventry Highway Department is now accepting applications for 2 full time positions as Motor Equipment Operators. Coventry Highway Department has a labor agreement with Local 317 Teamsters Union. Duties will include: All aspects of maintenance to town roads. Operate heavy equipment and class 8 trucks as well as manual labor like shoveling, raking, chipping brush and using a chain saw. Applicants must have a clean, current, Valid CDL class A or B with no restrictions. The position will include pre employment and random drug and alcohol testing as well as required annual OSHA training and hearing tests. Start pay is set by Union contract at $20.50 per hour and is not negotiable. Applications can be picked up at the Coventry Town Hall Clerks office. Clerk Office hours: 4-7 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and 9-noon on Saturday or pick up at the Highway Dept. by appointment. If you have questions about the position please schedule an appointment to meet. There will be no phone interviews. All interviews will be scheduled after 4:00 pm. Highway Dept. phone 607-238-6521.