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Truck Driver III

Hidalgo Co.
Texas, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/29/2025

Salary : $38,724.00 Annually

Location : TX 78573, TX

Job Type : Regular Full Time

Job Number : 2025-02725

Department : PRECINCT #3

Opening Date : 01 / 24 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Work Hours : : Monday - Saturday 8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM

Status : : External Advertisement

Open Positions : : 1

Advertisement details and / or special instructions : : Please attach resume with application.

Grade : : 08

General Description

Performs advance (senior-level) work safely driving and operating a tractor-trailer combo which may include (but is not limited to) the moving of specialized heavy construction equipment involved in the maintenance and construction of County roads. The Truck Driver III may train other employees. The Truck Driver III works under general supervision with some latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Examples of Work Performed

Drives tractor, tractor-trailer combination, truck and trailer applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations, to transport and deliver equipment or materials to jobsites throughout Hidalgo County

Assists in the weekly checks of all trucks and trailers

Will operate all of the department's trucks and civil construction equipment and tools at a proficient level

May operate steel wheel rollers, rubber tire rollers, crack sealing machine, loaders, water trucks and similar equipment

Provides minor equipment maintenance such as greasing suspension, checking hydraulic / brake fluid, oil, water, transmission and air pressure levels and cleans vehicles

Submits daily activity report, haul tickets, and purchase receipts

Must work outdoors in all weathers

Operates dump trucks to haul asphalt, dirt, trash, rocks, salt, sand, water and / or other designated materials to a jobsite

Performs street paving duties, including spreading and compacting hot mix asphalt and road base

Maintains dirt roads by watering for blade operator and may run blade if needed

Maintains truck log according to state and federal regulations

Position blocks and ties rope around items to secure cargo for transport

Cleans, inspects and services vehicle

Operates equipment on vehicle to load, unload, or disperse cargo or materials

Assists is loading and unloading truck manually

May be responsible for some lead responsibilities as assigned

Performs related work as assigned

Education and Experience

Graduation from a high school or equivalent (GED) required

Two (2) years of experience in commercial driving or related field Certificates, Licenses and Registration :

Must have a valid current Texas motor vehicle operator's license; Texas Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required; CDL may require specialized endorsements depending on area of assignment

Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier

Positions requiring a CDL or positions of a safety sensitive nature are subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with federal regulations

This position is subject to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse requirements, including queries for alcohol and drug violations. Applicants must be registered with the FMCSA Clearinghouse and will be required to provide consent for the County to perform a pre-employment query. Failure to comply with FMCSA Clearinghouse procedures may affect this application process.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance, skilled in using specialized heavy equipment in the prescribed manner

Knowledge of the safe operation of the equipment used and of the provisions of the Texas Motor Vehicle Code relating to the operation of equipment / vehicles

Sufficient skills to operate equipment effectively and safely

Ability to perform strenuous work in the outdoors

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals

Ability to perform basic math and apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and / or oral instructions

Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

Bilingual (Spanish and English) with the ability to converse fluently in both languages preferred

Ability to communicate effectively

May require interaction with other departmental supervisors and peers, other County agencies and staff, outside vendors or other professionals and community, state or federal agencies

Employee may be assigned other duties in addition to those listed

Duties may change according to the changing needs of the County

The County of Hidalgo offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. For more information, please Click Here

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)?

Do you have two (2) years of experience in commercial driving or related field?

Do you have a Texas Commercial Driver License (CDL)?

Are you registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearing House?

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Salary : $38,724

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