Seasonal Driver - Snow Plow

Position Seasonal Snowplow Driver Opening Date September 4 2026 Closing Date Until Filled Salary 20.20hour Department Infrastructure Planning & Growth - Highway Location Varies Status Temporary - Part-time Job Category LTC Labor Trades Crafts FLSA Status Non-Exempt Description Incumbent serves as a Seasonal Snowplow Driver for the Highway responsible for operating vehicles repairing roadways hauling materials and performing related maintenance and labor duties. This position is temporary non-exempt and is covered under the Saint Joseph County Employee Policy Manual. Hours 400 PM - 1230 AM Shift Times Sunday-Thursday Possibly working until 400AM if needed Possible weekends Friday and Saturday evenings and holidays as required Essential Functions Drives various vehicles including singletandem axle trucks backhoe and snowplow. Operates vehicles with attachments including plow tailgate box spreader and underbody scraper. Repairs roadways including patching with asphalt materials filling holes. Operates trucks to haul materials including but not limited to sand gravel salt and asphalt plow and salt roads Inspects and maintains andor assists in maintaining assigned vehicles including tire repair cleaning and other minor repairs Periodically directs traffic around work sites to ensure safety. Performs related duties as assigned. Qualifications High school diploma or GED. Possession of a valid Class B" Commercial Drivers License CDL with air brake endorsement and demonstration of a safe driving record. Working knowledge of and ability to operate trucks and related equipment including but not limited to hammer screw driver wrenches drills power saws air nozzle air compressor mop broom files drivers ratchets steam cleaners fork lift pressure washer drill press cutting torch dump trucks singletandem axle trucks tractors mowers tar kettle patch kettle sweeper skid loader rubber tire roller asphalt patcher pavement marker stump cutter brush chipper rubber tire loader backhoe berm loader and de-icing truck. Working knowledge of the mechanics of light and heavy equipment and ability to perform preventative maintenance and minor repair. Ability to physically perform the essential duties of the position including sittingwalkingstanding for long periods walking on uneven terrain liftingcarrying over 50 pounds pushingpulling objects bending at waist depth perception handlinggrasping objects close and far vision hearing soundscommunication driving color perception crouchingkneeling and exposure to machinery traffic noise grease dirt dust vehicle fumes extreme temperatures and inclement weather. Ability to occasionally work extended evenings andor weekend hours respond swiftly and rationally from off-duty status.