Truck Driver

Incumbent serves as Truck Driver for the LaGrange County Highway Department, responsible for operating various heavy trucks and equipment in maintaining County roads and rights-of-way.

DUTIES:

Operates various trucks and heavy equipment in clearing and maintaining County roads, sewers, ditches and rights-of-way, such as backhoe, dump truck, snow plow, salt spreader, front-end loader, bush hog, paver, chipper, gradall, compaction roller, tractor, power broom, road saw, and mowers.

Installs, repairs and cleans drainage pipes, tiles, bridges, headers, signs and guard rails using various equipment and tools, such as manual post hole digger, drill, shovel, hammer, and wrenches.

Operates multiple and single axle trucks to pull trailers, remove snow, and haul and spread various materials, including stone, asphalt, dirt, salt and sand.

Shovels and rakes sand, salt, hot and cold mix, aggregates and other materials in repairing roads and pipes, clearing snow and ice from roadways, and performing other road work.

Clears brush and cuts trees using chain saw, stump grinder, brush cutter, bush hog, tractor and chipper.

Assists in servicing and maintaining vehicles and equipment, including cleaning equipment and shop area, sharpening blades, and checking fluid levels and tires.

Assists with flagging/traffic control as needed.

Occasionally serves on 24-hour call for emergencies.

Performs related duties as assigned.

I. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

High school diploma or GED.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Ability to meet all Department hiring requirements, including passage of a medical exam and a drug test.

Working knowledge of and ability to make practical application of Department safety policies and procedures and applicable OSHA safety policies and procedures.

Working knowledge of assigned Department trucks, vehicles and equipment, and ability to safely load and haul materials, clear winter roads, and complete related maintenance and safety measures.

Working knowledge of local geography and ability to read road maps.

Ability to operate a variety of trucks and heavy equipment in performance of duties, including backhoe, dump truck, snow plow, salt spreader, front-end loader, bush hog, paver, chipper, gradall, compaction roller, tractor, power broom, road saw, and mowers.

Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools, such as chain saw, chipper, manual post hole digger, hammers, drills, stump grinder, air compressor, air nozzle, steam cleaner, manlift, pressure washer, grinder, drill press, cutting torch, sand blaster, shovels, rakes and wrenches.

Ability to physically perform assigned duties, including driving for long periods, lifting/carrying objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds, pushing/pulling objects, bending, crouching/kneeling, reaching, standing/walking for long periods, walking on uneven terrain, close/far vision, color/depth perception, hearing sounds, and handling/grasping/fingering objects.

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other County departments and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities.

Ability to comply with all employer and department policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.

Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information and records according to state requirements.

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Ability to complete required paperwork and read/interpret equipment manuals, gauges and dials.

Ability to work alone with minimum supervision and with others in a team environment, often at a rapid pace, and on several tasks at the same time.

Ability to occasionally work extended hours, evenings and/or weekends and occasionally travel out of town, but not overnight.

Ability to occasionally respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.

Possession of a valid Indiana driver's license and a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with required endorsements and a demonstrated safe driving record.

II. RESPONSIBILITY:

Incumbent performs specific road maintenance duties with work priorities primarily determined by supervisor. Incumbent follows standard operating procedures and refers to supervisor for unusual or unprecedented situations. Incumbent's work is reviewed through random checks at critical phases and upon completion of specific duties. Errors in work are primarily detected or prevented through standard safety procedures and prior instructions from supervisor. Undetected errors could result in damage to equipment or property and/or endangerment to self or others.

Incumbent reports directly to Foreman.

III. PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Incumbent’s duties often involve continuous physical exertion, driving for long periods, lifting/carrying objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds, pushing/pulling objects, shoveling, raking, bending, crouching/kneeling, reaching, sitting/standing/walking for long periods, walking on uneven terrain, close/far vision, color/depth perception, hearing sounds, and handling/grasping/fingering objects.

IV. WORKING CONDITIONS:

Incumbent performs a majority of duties in trucks/heavy equipment and outdoors and is frequently exposed to normal hazards associated with maintaining roads and rights-of-way, including heavy machinery, traffic, excessive noise, moving parts, grease, dirt, dust, vehicle fumes, working in confined areas, extreme temperatures, wet/icy conditions and inclement weather. In responding to emergency situations, incumbent may be exposed to such hazards as downed power lines and/or fallen trees. Safety precautions must be followed at all times to avoid injury to self and others.

Incumbent occasionally works extended hours, evenings and/or weekends and may occasionally travel out of town, but not overnight. Incumbent occasionally responds to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $26.40 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person