Position Details: Driver- CDL REQUIRED

Organizational Relationships

Reports to: Crew Chief and/or Superintendent
Directs: This is a non-supervisory position. May be asked to act as lead person of a crew to direct less experienced employees for job completion.
Other: Has regular contact with other county employees and occasionally with the general public

Essential Duties

• As a member of the road crew, will assist in the maintenance and construction of road and drainage projects using hand-held equipment
• Operates vehicles and equipment as directed. Equipment includes, but is not limited to, tractor-trailer, oil distributer, chip spreader, sweeper, roller, brush chipper, mower, dump truck, A-boom, pot-patcher and culvert cleaner
• Assist with traffic control for road and drainage projects
• Assist with clean-up of project sites, Road & Bridge facilities, equipment, machinery and vehicles
• Assist with maintenance of equipment, machinery and vehicles
• Attend departmental meetings
• Maintain after-hour availability for emergency construction and/or repairs
• Attend technical and safety training as appropriate and available
• Aid in training of other employees in proper operation of equipment, maintenance of equipment, safety procedures and county policies
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Methods, practices, equipment and materials used in the maintenance of roadways
• Provisions of the Texas Motor Vehicle Code relating to the operation of vehicles
• Safe operation of machinery and equipment used in the construction industry
• Follow directions
• Maintain an awareness of surroundings in a construction zone
• Perform assigned tasks in a safe manner
• Understand the organization and operation of the Road & Bridge system
• Communicate clearly and consistently
• Work independently in the absence of supervision
• Interact with the public in a professional and courteous manner
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, department heads and employees

Experience and Training

• Valid Texas Commercial Drivers’ License
• High school graduation, or its equivalent, and ability to read and write

Physical Demands

• The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• May require moderate lifting frequently 10-30lbs, occasionally 40-50lbs, and rarely 50+ lbs.
• Frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, and sitting for prolonged periods of time
• Frequently operates motor vehicle(s) and road construction equipment
• Ability to be on call and work overtime, if necessary

Working Conditions

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Work is performed primarily in an outdoor setting In all weather conditions, including temperature extremes
• Work can be performed in emergency and stressful situations
• Individual may be exposed to hazards associated with floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, and fires
• Potential exposures include smoke, noxious odors, fumes, chemicals, liquid chemicals, solvents and oils
• The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud