Operates various types of commercial motor vehicles engaged in the construction, repair, or maintenance of county roads; conducts routine maintenance checks on vehicles and equipment; transports materials and equipment to and from work sites; and directs traffic at construction sites as needed.

• Delivers materials by driving single or tandem-axle dump trucks to and from job sites.
• Loads and unloads materials from a dump truck.
• Operates other heavy trucks such as water trucks or haul trucks.
• Conducts daily pre and post-operation inspections, and documents inspection forms as required.
• Familiar with and adheres to all federal, state, and county regulations about operating heavy trucks on the roadways.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance tasks associated with the operation of heavy trucks.
• Operating a variety of trucks safely.
• Safely and efficiently operate loading equipment such as skid steer with a bucket, loader, or backhoe.
• Manage time well, perform multiple tasks, and organize diverse activities.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONREQUIREMENTS:Requires a High School diploma or GED equivalent. Requires six months of experience operating trucks that require a Class A CDL. Valid CDL driver’s license. Able to obtain and maintain DOT medical card. Be registered with (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Applicable safety practices and regulations. Applicable provisions that reduce operating hazards and enhance safety rules, regulations, and precautions. Proper load and tie down practices. Preventive maintenance steps to perform daily. Diagnosing equipment problems and making field repairs and adjustments. Applying proper and applicable safety practices, procedures, and regulations. Working with others, including working as a team member. Read, understand, and follow simple instructions. Understand and simple processes and routine operation of trucks and equipment. Reason and make sound judgments. Work independently and efficiently. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and officials, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public. Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination, and manual dexterity. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, driving, client/customer contact, and squatting to perform the essential functions. Subject to extreme temperatures, outside elements, noise, vibration, contact with dust, fumes and hazardous chemicals, foul odors, animal and human fecal matter, insects, and rodents. Requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment as required by job circumstances. May work weekends, holidays, and 24/7 standby. As members of the County Emergency Response System, all County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency, may be required to train on emergency response and perform certain emergency services at the direction of their supervisor.

DISCLAIMER: The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the standard functions of this position and should not be constructed as a thorough description of all work requirements. The characteristics of the work environment described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Employer: Lubbock County will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.