Truck & Trailer Driver

The County of Riverside seeks a candidate to fill the position in Murrieta. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies. The Transportation Department has an opportunity for a Truck and Trailer Driver in Murrieta. The selected candidates will skillfully drive / operate heavy trucks in combination with a hydraulic-operated dump trailer to haul a load capacity of approximately 25 tons of asphalt, gravel, and other road-related construction materials. Additionally, the Truck and Trailer Driver will perform manual labor in support of the road construction and road maintenance tasks as needed. Competitive candidates will have experience driving a three-axle dump truck connected by a rigid tow bar to a hydraulically operated dump trailer and have knowledge of diesel-powered engine service techniques.  MEET THE TEAM!TransportationThe Transportation Department is responsible for planning, designing, funding, building, operating and maintaining all roads, bridges, and transportation facilities within the unincorporated County territory.

• Drive heavy truck and trailer equipment hauling gravel, dirt, and rock between source of supply and various work sites.
• Operate loaders, forklifts and other light motorized equipment.
• Transport material to recycling and disposal facilities.
• Load and unload assigned materials, limiting the load to a safe and legal capacity.
• Connect and disconnect trailer as required; maintain truck and trailer in clean and serviceable condition.
• Change tires and make other emergency adjustments to the truck and motor.
• Report defects in equipment to supervisor; maintain records and reports as required.Experience : One year in the operation of a heavy dump truck (three-axle / 13-ton load capacity), including some experience in the operation of heavy dump truck / dump trailer combination.License :  Possession of a valid Commercial Class A California / out-of-state Driver's License without any restrictions at time of application.Physical : The Truck and Trailer Driver will be loading pieces of equipment, building materials, and traffic control materials to the tuck. And will work outdoors exposed to inclement weather conditions. Knowledge of : The operation and maintenance of heavy truck and trailer equipment; provisions of the California Vehicle Code applying to the operation of vehicles on the highway.Ability to : Drive a multiple-axle dump truck and trailer combination in a smooth, careful, and safe manner; recognize and take necessary precautions against hazardous driving conditions; perform adjustments and emergency repairs to equipment operated; follow oral and written directions.This recruitment is open to employees of the Transportation Department only.For specific questions regarding this position, contact Silvia Trammell at strammell@rivco.org.