Truck Driver

Job Duties

• Operate heavy dump trucks, pup trailers, low-boys, tilt trailers and tankers for repair, maintenance and construction of roadways.
• Perform preventative maintenance and servicing of assigned equipment to ensure safe, operational status.
• Ensure a safe work environment for maintenance crews and the general public.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to service and perform preventative maintenance on assigned equipment to ensure safe, efficient operation.
• Ability to recognize hazards and safety problems.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations and requirements related to the trucking industry to ensure safety of employees and the general public.
• Knowledge of modern practices, methods and materials used in maintenance, repair and construction of roadways.
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with other employees.
• Ability to communicate, understand and carry out oral and written instruction.
• Ability safely drive truck/trailer combinations on narrow roadways, with no shoulders in all traffic situations.

Education, Experience & Certifications

• Valid Washington State Combination Drivers License.
• Flagger Certification.
• State Pesticide License (Possible requirement).
• Experience related to the trucking and hauling industry.

Benefits

• Medical: Island County pays 100% of the premiums for most eligible employees and dependents.
• Dental: Island County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members for basic dental coverage (buy-up options are available).
• Life and Disability Insurance: Employees are provided basic coverage of $24,000 and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents.
• Retail: Island County employees participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (additional 457(b) deferred-compensation plans are also available).
• Life Flight: Island County pays 100% of the premium for emergency air transport coverage.
• Generous Paid Time Off And Washington-required Sick Leave.
• Flexible Spending Account (optional).
• Wellness programs.
• Employee assistance program.
• Pet Insurance (optional - employee paid).
• Additional Benefits Are Available To Be Elected (employee-paid).

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.