Road and Bridge Truck Driver w/CDL

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

Pay

Typical hiring range is $19.28 to $21.30 dependent on qualifications and verifiable experience. Career advancement opportunities to Equipment Operator I & II at 6 months of successful employment, completion of required training, and verifiable experience.

Schedule

8am – 4:30pm Monday through Friday, Labor Day to Memorial Day. 7am – 3:30pm Monday through Friday, Memorial Day to Labor Day. Overtime for snow removal and emergency events.

Responsibilities

• Operate dump truck, semi-truck, low-boy trailers, tandem axle snowplows and spreaders, asphalt patch truck, pick-up truck, backhoe, loader, and other equipment for road and bridge maintenance and construction activities.
• Perform preventive maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Perform general laborer duties related to roadwork, bridge work, asphalt work, and general yard labor as required.
• Keep records of service requests and coordinate with Road Superintendent.
• Maintain other records as required.
• All other work as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver License with air brake, manual transmission, combination vehicles, and tanker endorsements.
• Must be insurable under Saline County’s fleet insurance policy.
• Six months experience operating dump trucks.
• Ability to identify safety hazards.
• Previous, verifiable work experience may be substituted at the discretion of the administrator.
• Able to work independently.

Physical Requirements

• Determined Work Level: Level 4 Heavy Work – exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly.
• Possess eye/hand/foot coordination sufficient to drive vehicle.
• Ability to use one or both legs and/or feet to move controls on machinery or equipment.
• Must have fine and gross manual dexterity to operate hand tools and equipment necessary to perform general labor duties.
• Ability to bend body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
• Job performance and/or safety of self and others demands being able to see clearly 20 feet or more.

Veteran’s Preference

Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a veteran under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum qualifications of the position and successfully pass any required pre-employment testing or licensing requirements. The veterans’ preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring officials.