TRUCK DRIVER/SOLID WASTE

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Bingham County Truck Driver

Established: October 1, 2005 Revised: October 1, 2022

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BINGHAM COUNTY

Is recruiting for the position of

TRUCK DRIVER/SOLID WASTE

OCTOBER 16TH 2024

Pay Grade: N15 FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt

Salary: \$18.37- \$20.06/ hour DOQ/DOE

Full time - County Benefits: Including 13 Paid Holidays/6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A SIGN-ON BONUS \$2000.00 (External Applicants Only)

SEE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT FOR DETAILS

Purpose Of Class/Primary Function

The principal function of an employee in this class is to perform maintenance and construction work on

County roads, bridges, and rights-of-ways. Additionally, Truck Drivers may be utilized, as needed, in the

Solid Waste Division of Public Works for the purpose of hauling solid waste from the Countys solid

waste transfer stations to the appropriate in-county and out-of-county landfills and/or working as a

Transfer Station Attendant. The Truck Driver primarily operates trucks and support equipment. The work

is performed under supervision of the Road and Bridge Supervisor and/or the Solid Waste Supervisor,

with on-site work assignments given by the Lead Person and/or Senior Equipment Operator. The

principal duties of this class are performed in an outdoor environment and may include working in

adverse weather conditions and hazards involving the use of heavy equipment and power tools.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (will vary by assignment)

Performs scheduled and assigned maintenance, repair, and service work on County roads, bridges,

rights-of-way, medians, and structures;

Operates a variety of vehicles and equipment, including but not limited to, dump trucks, front end

loaders and attachments, backhoes, rollers, snow removal vehicles, and related equipment;

Operates a variety of hand tools and power tools, including but not limited to, sledges, hammers,

picks, air compressors, welders, chainsaws, air hammers, jacks, and related equipment;

Operates two-way radio communication equipment to maintain contact in the field;

Erects, maintains, and repairs fences, guard rails, and traffic signs;

Removes debris and other safety hazards from roads, culverts, storm drains, and adjacent public

areas;

Places erosion and sediment control devices;

Places work zone traffic control devices and performs flagging duties;

Performs routine and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment and maintains service and

maintenance records;

Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures, and safety

practices.

Bingham County Truck Driver

Established: October 1, 2005 Revised: October 1, 2022

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Hauls all solid waste from county transfer stations to various landfills.

When assigned to the Solid Waste Division, may work for extended periods as a Solid Waste

Operator.

Operates snow removal equipment which may include working in an on-callstatus.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

On-call after regular hours to respond to emergency situations;

Performs other related duties as required.

Competency Requirements

Knowledge of:

Methods, materials, procedures, and standard practices of road, bridge, and right-of-way maintenance,

vegetation control and removal, and related duties;

Methods, materials, procedures, and standard practices of road, bridge, and right-of-way construction

and repair, including concrete and asphalt repair, removal, and replacement;

Methods, materials, procedures, and standard practices of snow removal, sanding, and de-ici