Driver/Operator

Ravalli County•Ravalli County, MT

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Driver/Operator works under the supervision of the Road and Bridge Foreman and/or Crew Leaders in Ravalli County’s Road and Bridge Department. The role operates heavy equipment and heavy-duty trucks and participates in construction and maintenance of the county road and bridge system, including manual labor as needed. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and requires frequent travel throughout Ravalli County, approximately 300–500 miles per week. It is a non-exempt, full-time position represented by a bargaining unit. The listed rate is $30.32 per hour, with $2.12 deferred to the union pension. The position is eligible for full benefits and PERS. The Driver/Operator works outdoors in all seasons and may be exposed to extreme weather, construction-zone traffic, dust, exhaust, vapors, noise, and other potential hazards. The role participates in emergency response activities, including on-call status for after-hours response related to the safety and operation of the county road system, and participates in Ravalli County’s mandatory drug testing program.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three years of experience operating heavy equipment and heavy-duty trucks.
Demonstrated experience operating heavy equipment and heavy-duty trucks and working in the construction and operation of road and bridge systems.
Valid Montana Commercial Driver’s License (Class A) with an acceptable driving record.
CDL endorsements for tanker, hazardous materials, and air brakes.
Ability to obtain and maintain CDL medical certification.
Ability to obtain work zone traffic control (flagger) certification.
Working knowledge of roadway and bridge design, construction, and operation, including road surfaces, drainage, vegetation, traffic operations, and public safety.
Extensive knowledge of the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of a variety of heavy equipment units, heavy-duty trucks, and related attachments.
Working knowledge of road construction grades and basic surveying practices.
Considerable knowledge of safety regulations and personal protective equipment.
Ability to communicate well with employees and the public.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, ethical, effective, and professional working relationships with department employees in a collaborative team setting.
Ability to meet physical demands, including prolonged sitting while operating heavy equipment, routinely lifting up to 100 pounds, and performing position requirements in adverse conditions, weather extremes, and steep, uneven, or unstable terrain.

Responsibilities

Operate heavy equipment, including crawler tractors, wheel loaders, motor graders, hydraulic excavators, tractor-backhoes, compactors, tractor-mounted mowers and brush cutters, aerial lift trucks, paving machines, asphalt distributors, aggregate spreaders, and crushing equipment.
Operate heavy-duty trucks and related equipment, including tandem-axle dump trucks with trailers, tractors with equipment trailers, belly and side dumps, snow removal equipment, and street sweepers.
Perform manual labor on road and bridge construction and maintenance projects.
Perform all work assigned within the Work Zone Assistant classification.
Participate in emergency response activities, including on-call after-hours response related to the safety and operation of the county road system.