TRUCK DRIVER/SOLID WASTE Job at Bingham in Blackfoot

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2311231 Bingham County Truck Driver Established: October 1, 2005 Revised: October 1, 2022 Page 1 BINGHAM COUNTY\ Is recruiting for the position of TRUCK DRIVER/SOLID WASTE December 27th 2024 Salary: starts at \$18.37/ hour Hiring Step DOQ/DOE Full time County Benefits: Including 13 Paid Holidays/6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave, Health Insurance, Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI) 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 Pay Grade: N15 FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt 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; Bingham County Truck Driver Established: October 1, 2005 Revised: October 1, 2022 Page 2 Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures, and safety practices. 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-icing; Truck and related equipment operation and maintenance; Equipment and tool operation and maintenance practices; Federal (