Position : Seasonal Snowplow Driver
Opening Date : September 25, 2024 Closing Date : Until Filled
Salary : $18.45 / hour
- Department : Infrastructure, Planning & Growth – Highway
Location : Varies
Status : Temporary – Part-time
Job Category : LTC (Labor, Trades, Crafts)
FLSA Status : Non-Exempt
Description :
Incumbent serves as a Seasonal Snowplow Driver for the Highway, responsible for operating vehicles, repairing roadways, hauling materials and performing related maintenance and labor duties.
This position is temporary, non-exempt and is covered under the Saint Joseph County Employee Policy Manual.
Hours : 4 : 00 PM - 12 : 30 AM Shift Times : Monday-Friday
7 : 00 AM - 3 : 30 PM Possible weekends, evenings and holidays as required
Essential Functions :
Drives various vehicles, including single / tandem axle trucks, backhoe and snowplow. Operates vehicles with attachments including plow, tailgate, box spreader and underbody scraper.Repairs roadways, including patching with asphalt materials, filling holes. Operates trucks to haul materials, including but not limited to sand, gravel, salt and asphalt, plow and salt roadsInspects and maintains and / or assists in maintaining assigned vehicles, including tire repair, cleaning and other minor repairsPeriodically directs traffic around work sites to ensure safety.Performs related duties as assigned.Qualifications :
High school diploma or GED.Possession of a valid Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brake endorsement and demonstration of a safe driving record.Working knowledge of and ability to operate trucks and related equipment, including but not limited to hammer, screw driver, wrenches, drills, power saws, air nozzle, air compressor, mop, broom, files, drivers, ratchets, steam cleaners, fork lift, pressure washer, drill press, cutting torch, dump trucks, single / tandem axle trucks, tractors, mowers, tar kettle, patch kettle, sweeper, skid loader, rubber tire roller, asphalt patcher, pavement marker, stump cutter, brush chipper, rubber tire loader, backhoe, berm loader and de-icing truck.Working knowledge of the mechanics of light and heavy equipment and ability to perform preventative maintenance and minor repair.Ability to physically perform the essential duties of the position, including sitting / walking / standing for long periods, walking on uneven terrain, lifting / carrying over 50 pounds, pushing / pulling objects, bending at waist, depth perception, handling / grasping objects, close and far vision, hearing sounds / communication, driving, color perception, crouching / kneeling and exposure to machinery, traffic, noise, grease, dirt, dust, vehicle fumes, extreme temperatures and inclement weather.Ability to occasionally work extended evenings and / or weekend hours; respond swiftly and rationally from off-duty status.
Salary : $18
