Truck Driver

Job Title Truck Driver Starting wage DOE: $19.
97/hr - $21.
62/hr Job Sub-title Highway Department Classification Non-Exempt Reports to Highway Superintendent, Operations Manager and/or Highway Foreman Supervisory Role As delegated by the Department Head or Designated Supervisor Introductory Period 180 Days from commencement of work Self-Termination 2 Weeks or 10 working days License Requirement Class A Commercial Driver’s License or ability to obtain within 30 days from commencement of work Job Objective Responsible for operating trucks and highway equipment while constructing and maintaining county roads, road sides and signs.
Hours of Work 10 Summer (6:30 am to 5:00 pm) / 8 Winter (7:00 am to 3:30 pm) or as assigned Clothing Hard Hat, Steel Toed Shoes/Boots, Safety Glasses, Leather gloves, rubber gloves, rain coat, seasonal outerwear, or other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to the task assigned.
Equipment/Tools Forklift, various carts/dollies, ladders/step stools, tools of various weights and sizes, overhead pulley system, shovels, cleaning tools, large/heavy equipment and machinery, parts for machinery of various shapes and sizes, and weed and pesticide chemicals.
Statement of Duties Participates in such road surface repair duties such as patching, grading, chipping, sealing and other related repairs Includes operating specialized equipment needed to complete such repairs Performs roadside maintenance duties such as mowing and trimming; litter and trash pickup; cleaning and reshaping ditches; and inspection, cleaning, replacing minor drainage structures Report signs and supports needing replacement and/or repair Inspects roadways and roadsides to identify where work and repair is required Assists with maintaining traffic control and establishing work site traffic control and flagging Operates and maintains snow and ice removal equipment Operates hand equipment such as (but not limited to) post drivers, chain saws, string trimmers and small hand tools Completes required paperwork such as time sheets and scale tickets Operates welding and cutting torches Performs light maintenance on trucks such as checking water, oil and tires Perform janitorial duties as assigned Expected to use caution when operating equipment Follow road/shop policies and procedures including safety procedures Able to work assigned duties without direct supervision Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge Ability to safely operate snow and ice removal equipment and a variety of maintenance equipment ranging from hand tools to large vehicular equipment High school education or equivalent with related work experience preferred Working knowledge of and ability to follow general department work methods and procedures Ability to safely use material used in department work activites Knowledge of traffic laws that apply to light and heavy equipment Essential Job Functions: Function: Travel and Operate Highway Equipment Activity: travel to/from various areas Walking (Frequently) indoors and outdoors on a smooth, slippery and uneven surface for 300 ft.
to travel to/from various areas to operate and maintain highway equipment.
Activity: climb on to equipment Step Ladder Climbing (Frequently) 8 ft.
ladder with 8 steps, to climb on and to operate and maintain highway equipment.
Activity: drive vehicles Sitting (Continuously) for 3 hr.
to drive vehicles to operate and maintain highway equipment.
Function: Operate and Maintain Highway Equipment Activity: perform maintenance duties Crouching (Occasionally) for 5 min.
indoors and outdoors on a smooth, slippery and uneven surface to perform maintenance duties to operate and maintain highway equipment.
Kneeling (Occasionally) for 5 min.
indoors and outdoors on a smooth, slippery and uneven surface to perform maintenance duties to operate and maintain highway equipment.
Elevated Work (Continuously) using either hang to perform maintenance duties to operate and maintain highway equipment.
Activity: use tools Left Hand Grip (Frequently) static grip with a force of 80 lb.
using the left hand grip to use tools to operate and maintain highway equipment.
Right Hand Grip (Frequently) static grip with a force of 80 lb.
using the right hand grip to use tools to operate and maintain highway equipment.
Function Transition Parts or Equipment within the Facility Activity: move heavy equipment Pulling (Frequently) horizontal at a self-selected height with a force of 60 lb.
up to a distance of 100ft.
indoors and outdoors on a smooth and slippery surface to move heavy equipment to transition parts or equipment within the facility.
Pushing (Frequently) horizontal at a self -se1ected height with a force of 601b.
up to a distance of 100 ft.
indoors and outdoors on a smooth and slippery surface to move heavy equipment to transition parts or equipment within the facility.
Floor To Waist Lift (Rarely) 100 lb.
from 20in.
to 62 in.
indoors and outdoors on a smooth, slippery and uneven surface to move heavy equipment to transition parts or equipment within the facility.
Floor To Waist Lift (Frequently) 50.
1b.
from 20 in.
to 62 in.
indoors and outdoors on a smooth, slippery and uneven surface to move heavy equipment to transition parts or equipment within the facility.
Right Carry (Frequently) 50 lb.
for a distance of 100.
0 ft.
indoors and outdoors on a smooth, slippery and uneven surface to move heavy equipment to transition parts or equipment within the facility.
Floor To Waist Lift (Occasionally) 80 lb.
indoors and outdoors on a smooth, slippery and uneven surface to move heavy equipment to transition parts or equipment within the facility.
Function depositor retrieve parts from inventory Activity: reach up to shelves Waist To Crown Lift (Occasionally) 20 lb.
to 86 in.
indoors on a smooth surface to reach up to deposit or retrieve parts from inventory.
Marginal Job Functions Function prepare snow removal equipment Activity lift tire chains off floor Right Carry (Rarely) 80 lb.
to 55 in for a distance of 100.
0 ft.
indoors and outdoors on a smooth, slippery and uneven surface to lift tire chains off floor to get snow equipment ready.
Floor To Waist Lift (Rarely) 100 lb.
to 55 in.
for a distance of 100.
0 ft.
indoors and outdoors on a smooth, slippery and uneven surface to 11ft tire chains off floor to get snow equipment ready.
Activity: transport blades Right Carry (Rarely) 80 lb.
for a distance of 100.
0 ft.
indoors and outdoors on a smooth, slippery and uneven surface to transport blades to get snow equipment ready.
Validated Rarely 1-5% of the day Occasionally 6-33% of the day Frequently 34-66% of the day Continuously 67-100% of the day #hc102121