Truck Driver II

Truck Driver

Under general supervision, performs a variety of tasks ensuring the maintenance of departmental equipment and vehicles; drives all types of trucks; operates equipment; responds to emergencies; provides direction to others when so ordered; and uses hand tools to provide maintenance of county roads, bridges and other facilities.

Operates construction equipment such as trucks, road graders, rollers, sweepers, mowers and loaders to construct, maintain and repair county roads, roadway shoulders, culverts and bridges.

Compacts, spreads, sweeps, hauls and places materials on county roads, bridges and right-of-ways.

Trims trees, rebuilds fence lines, and compacts materials to maintain roads.

Performs field surveying and record keeping.

Enters daily activities (hours, quantities and jobs) in computer program;

Checks tires, oil, lubricant, water levels, lights, fuel, and makes repairs to equipment operated;

Plows and sands county roads during and after snow storms.

Responds to and helps mitigate effects of emergencies such as wild land fire, flood, or other emergency situations.

Attends meetings, conferences and workshops as requested and authorized.

Performs janitorial work in the office and shop of the Road and Bridge Department.

SUPERVISION- RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS : None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : High School Diploma or GED equivalent with one-year experience operating and maintaining construction equipment, or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Must possess and maintain a valid Montana Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Type I, Class A, with tank and airbrake endorsement.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS :

Lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment up to 100 pounds (heavier loads with assistance).

Perform frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, climbing, and working in awkward positions.

Stand, walk, and work for extended periods on uneven, steep, or rough terrain.

Enter, exit, and climb onto heavy trucks and equipment multiple times per shift.

Operate equipment, tools, and vehicle controls requiring hand-eye coordination and grip strength.

Work outdoors year-round in extreme heat, cold, wind, rain, snow, and icy conditions.

Tolerate exposure to dust, mud, loud noise, vibration, fumes, and chemicals.

Maintain awareness and safety while working near moving traffic cones in remote areas.

Sit for extended periods while operating vehicles and alternate with strenuous manual labor.

Work long shifts, irregular hours, and seasonal overtime (e.g., snow removal, flood response).