Truck Driver in Columbia City, Indiana at Whitley County Government

POSITION: Truck Driver

DEPARTMENT: Highway

WORK SCHEDULE: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., M-F

JOB CATEGORY: LTC (Labor, Trades and Crafts)

DATE WRITTEN: February 2002 STATUS: Full-Time

DATE REVISED: November 2018 FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the position satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Whitley County provides reasonable accommodation to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job, unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship.

Incumbent serves as Truck Driver for the Highway Department, responsible for driving various trucks and equipment in clearing and maintaining County roads and rights-of-way.

DUTIES:

Operates various trucks and equipment in clearing and maintaining county roads and rights-of-way, including, but not limited to, dump truck, snow plow, plate compactor, tractor, jack hammer, patching machine, sanders, and air compressor.

Patrols assigned territory for problems, reporting issues, and recommending corrective action.

Hauls, shovels and spreads road materials as assigned, including stone, asphalt, dirt, salt and sand. Signs, receives and submits related load tickets.

Maintains road safety in ice and snow, including snow and ice removal and applying sand to roads in winter.

Places and repairs signs within the County highway system and updates sign inventory.

Operates various equipment in removing weeds, brush and storm-damaged trees from rights-of-way as assigned, including chain saws, mowers, bush hog, sprayers, weed trimmer, pruner, rake and chipper.

Assists in cleaning ditch/drainage sites and installing/repairing tile and culverts as assigned, including lifting/carrying pipes, pouring/forming concrete.

Performs flagging/traffic control at work sites as assigned.

Cleans, services, and maintains vehicles, equipment, road signs, and buildings as assigned, including washing, lubricating, checking fluid levels, and changing oil and tires.

Performs removal of trash and dead animals.

Serves on 24-hour call for emergency situations.

Performs related duties as assigned.

I. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGES:

High school diploma or GED required.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Ability to meet all Departmental and employer hiring requirements, including passage of a drug test.

Working knowledge of and ability to make practical application of Department and OSHA safety policies and procedures.

Working knowledge of local geography and ability to read and interpret local maps.

Ability to properly operate various trucks, equipment, and tools, including, but not limited to, surveying equipment, hammer, screw drivers, chain saws, air compressor, shovel, rake, power and hand broom, pruner, dump truck, snow plow, front-end loader, tractor, mower, and brush chipper.

Ability to physically perform essential duties of the position including driving for long periods, far vision, hearing sounds/communication, color/depth perception, handling/grasping objects, periodically standing/walking for long periods, walking on uneven terrain, pushing/pulling, lifting/carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds, reaching, bending, crouching, and kneeling.

Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information/records according to state requirements.

Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with irate/hostile persons.

Ability to comply with all employer/department personnel policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.

Ability to work alone with minimum supervision and with others in a team environment.

Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out written or oral instructions.

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, law enforcement personnel, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities.

Ability to occasionally work extended, weekend and/or evening hours, and regularly respond to emergencies on 24 hour basis, and serve on 24 hour call on rotation basis.

Ability to swiftly, rationally and decisively respond to emergency situations.

Ability to apply knowledge of people and locations.

Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL A) with required endorsements, and demonstrated safe driving record.

II. RESPONSIBILITY:

Incumbent performs routine, standardized daily assignments primarily determined by supervisor and service needs of the public. Incumbent receives moderate supervision and duties require constant care and skill to prevent damage to tools and equipment and prevent injury to self, surroundings, and other. Incumbent has some flexibility in the job, with most priorities and schedules determined by supervisor. Errors are primarily detected through supervisory review and/or notification from the public.

Reports directly to Foreman.

III. PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Incumbent’s duties often involve physical exertion, driving for long periods, lifting/carrying objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds, ;pushing/pulling objects, shoveling, digging, raking, bending, crouching/kneeling, reaching, standing/walking for long periods, walking on rough terrain, close/far vision, color/depth perception, handling/grasping/fingering objects, hearing sounds/communication, and speaking clearly.

IV. WORKING CONDITIONS:

Incumbent performs a majority of duties in truck/heavy equipment outdoors and is regularly exposed to normal hazards associated with maintaining rights-of-way, including machinery, traffic, noise, grease, dirt, dust, toxic chemicals, vehicle fumes, m working in confined areas, extreme temperatures, wet/icy conditions, inclement weather, walking on uneven grounds, hearing/communication, extreme temperatures and inclement weather. In responding to emergency situations, incumbent may be exposed to such hazards as traffic, working in high places with downed power lines and/or fallen trees. Safety precautions must be followed at all times to avoid injury to self and others.

Incumbent occasionally works extended, evening and/or weekend hours and regularly serves on 24-hour call for emergency situations, and serves on 24 hour call on rotation basis.