What are the responsibilities and job description for the TRUCK DRIVER/SOLID WASTE position at Bingham?
This job was posted by : For more information, please see : Bingham County Truck DriverEstablished : October 1, 2005 Revised : October 1, 2022Page 1BINGHAM COUNTY\ Is recruiting for the position ofTRUCK DRIVER / SOLID WASTEDecember 27th 2024Salary : starts at \$18.37 / hour Hiring Step DOQ / DOEFull 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 FilledTHIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A SIGN-ON BONUS \$2000.00 (External Applicants Only)SEE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT FOR DETAILSPay Grade : N15 FLSA Designation : Non-ExemptPurpose Of Class / Primary Function\ The principal function of an employee in this class is to perform maintenance and construction work onCounty roads, bridges, and rights-of-ways. Additionally, Truck Drivers may be utilized, as needed, in theSolid Waste Division of Public Works for the purpose of hauling solid waste from the Countys solidwaste transfer stations to the appropriate in-county and out-of-county landfills and / or working as aTransfer Station Attendant. The Truck Driver primarily operates trucks and support equipment. The workis 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. Theprincipal duties of this class are performed in an outdoor environment and may include working inadverse 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 endloaders 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 publicareas;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 andmaintenance records;Bingham County Truck DriverEstablished : October 1, 2005 Revised : October 1, 2022Page 2Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures, and safetypractices.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 WasteOperator.Operates snow removal equipment which may include working in an on-callstatus.Other Duties and ResponsibilitiesOn-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 constructionand 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 (
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