Truck Driver - Bonneville County

Starting Salary: Pay Grade 11 Step 1 or 2- Starting Salary $19.13 or $19.71 Per Hour

Work Hours: 40 hours a week

Closing Date: Posting will close January 06, 2025 or when filled, whichever comes first.

*This posting will remain open until filled. Applicants will be reviewed on a continuous basis. As a result, the closing date may be adjusted based on the need to review additional applicants

Bonneville County invites you to apply to join our dynamic team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our growing community. Whether you're passionate about public service, eager to make a difference in local government, or seeking a fulfilling career with ample opportunities, Bonneville County is the place for you.

Bonneville County offers a highly competitive benefits package to include:

• One of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick leave that start accruing as soon as you start
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance! (full-time/30+ hours per week)
• PERSI Choice 401(k)
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

General Purpose

Perform a variety of skilled tasks in the operation and service of trucks, transports and specialized wheeled equipment needed to construct, maintain or repair county roads and service systems.

Supervision Received

Work under the general supervision of an Operations Foreman or the Road Manager.

Supervision Exercised

None.

Essential Functions

Operate snow removal and sanding equipment to remove snow, ice, etc. from roadways to maintain safe travel conditions within an assigned area; apply ice control materials and chemicals on intersections, curves, hills and railroad crossings.

Operate gravel trucks, pup trailer, water truck, bobtail dump truck, flat bed and related transport equipment; transports gravel, asphalt, debris and related materials.

Perform daily preventive maintenance and routine repair procedures; assure proper fluid levels; perform various lubricating tasks as needed to assure proper operation; perform routine vehicle safety inspections.

Assist in seasonal operations such as patching, crack sealing, crushing, seal coating, tree trimming, etc.

May operate heavy equipment in a learning or training capacity or on a temporary basis as assigned.

Ability to maintain regular, reliable patterns in work product and attendance according to Bonneville County's expectations.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Educations and Experience:

A. Graduation from high school;

AND

B. Two (2) years of experience performing the above or related duties;

OR

C. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Some knowledge of the principles and techniques of heavy mechanized equipment operations; hazards and safety standards common in medium and heavy equipment operation and maintenance and repair.

Skill in operation of light to medium duty equipment.

Ability to operate various kinds of light to medium duty equipment; perform strenuous labor for extended periods of time under varying conditions; follow instructions; establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors and the general public.

3. Special Qualifications:

Must possess and maintain a valid Idaho Class "A" Commercial Driver's License.

Must be able to be flagger certified.

May be required to obtain "Tanker" endorsement.

4. Work Environment:

Work is typically performed outside with frequent exposure to temperature changes, dust, fumes, moving parts, and weather conditions. Tasks require variety of physical activities, involving muscular exertion, such as walking, climbing standing, stooping, sitting, heavy lifting and reaching. Communicating, hearing and seeing required for completion of essential functions. Common eye, hand, finger, leg and foot dexterity required. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability and critical thinking. Constant travel in equipment required in job performance. Some daily aspects of the job pose threats or hazards capable of producing severe physical injury.

Work requires the ability to lift/carry objects weighting up to 100 pounds on a regular basis.

AA/EOE/ADA - Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.