Operator/Driver

Summary: Will operate most types of heavy equipment used for road maintenance, drive trucks (including Belly Dumps and End Dumps) to deliver and spread gravel, watering roads or removing snow. Hand work that includes patching potholes, trimming trees, installing signs and traffic control. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesGrade County roads, haul gravel, install signs, traffic control, trim trees and brush, and perform snow removal in the winter months. Other duties not mentioned may be assigned.  Competency:Must be punctual and take direction from supervisor. Must have experience with the basic operations of older as well as newer equipment. Position requirements include the basic skills to safely operate heavy equipment, belly dumps, dump trucks and snow plows. Must be able to work with the general public as well as with fellow County employees. Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to the satisfaction of the district supervisor. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience: Experience with heavy construction work and road maintenance.Language Ability: EnglishMath Ability: BasicReasoning Ability: to make decisions and move forward with assigned tasks. Computer Skills: Not a requirementCertificates and Licenses: Class A CDL drivers license.Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.   Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work environment can involve week-ends and long hours during inclement weather. Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical demands include being able to mount and dismount large equipment and trucks safely in all types of weather. Hand work such as shoveling or raking may be required for some repairs to roads. Trial Period:This position will have a 30 day trial period. The employer may dismiss the employee with or without cause at any time, even during the trial period.