Employment Opportunities

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General Employment Application

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DPW - SEASONAL HELP

The Town of Tiverton seeks to fill one or two positions as “Seasonal Help” for the Department of
Public Works (DPW). This advertisement acts as a notification of the position opening. A job description
of duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and selection guidelines associated with this position are
published HERE or are available at the Department of Public Works office.
Seasonal Help perform maintenance and repairs on Town buildings, recreational areas and
roads. They operate a variety of hand tools and power tools. One or two written references should be
submitted with the application. An employment history should be submitted if the prospective
employee has work experience.
Submit all written materials and references to Tiverton Department of Public Works 50 Industrial
Way Tiverton, RI 02878 marked ATTN: DPW Seasonal Help or via email to dpw@tiverton.ri.gov &
dpwclerk@tiverton.ri.gov on or before 4:00 PM on Monday May 12, 2025. Applications received after
this deadline may be considered, if the position(s) has not been filled. The Town of Tiverton is an Equal
Opportunity Employer (EEO/AA).

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS

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Advertisement - Summary of Duties

Applications accepted until January 31st, 2025 or until the position is filled.

TRUCK DRIVER/LABORER

The Town of Tiverton seeks to fill one full time, benefited, position as “Truck Driver/Laborer” for
the Department of Public Works. This advertisement is a general description of the requirements
for this position. A job description of duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and selection
guidelines associated with this position can be found HERE, or are available at the Town Clerk’s Office.

The Truck Driver/Laborer performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks and maintenance and
construction work on Town streets and facilities. To be considered, candidates should possess
the following minimum qualifications: a high school diploma or GED equivalent, plus three (3)
years of experience in similar work. Three written references from former or current employers
should be submitted with application. A full employment history (formal resumes preferred) and
cover letter shall be submitted. A Class “A or B” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required at
time of application or ability to obtain one within (6) six months.

Submit all written materials, proof of license endorsements and/or special certificates, and
references to Tiverton Personnel Board, PO Box 38 Tiverton, RI 02878 marked ATTN: DPW Truck
Driver/Laborer or via email to Tivertonpersonnel@tiverton.ri.gov on or before 1:00 PM on Friday
November 1, 2024. Applications received after this date may be considered, if the position has
not been filled.

TOWN PLANNER/ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

The Town of Tiverton has extended its posting for the full-time position of Town Planner/Administrative Officer. A detailed statement of responsibilities and qualifications can be found HERE. Salary negotiable in the range of $80,000 - $85,000, depending on qualifications. Interested candidates may apply by sending a resume and cover letter that includes three references and salary history to tivertonpersonnel@tiverton.ri.gov or via U.S. Mail to Personnel Board, P.O. Box 38, Tiverton, Rhode Island 02878. Application deadline is OPEN until position is filled. The Town of Tiverton is an equal opportunity employer. Salary Range has been updated to $85,000 - $120,000.

 

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