Temporary Driver/Operator

Ravalli County•Hamilton, MT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

These are Temporary positions of unknown duration, funded to assist with damage to the County roads. These positions could last as long as 18 to 36 weeks depending on weather. Under the supervision of the Road and Bridge Foreman, the Equipment Operator/ Truck Driver operates a variety of heavy equipment and heavy-duty trucks and participates in the construction and maintenance of the Ravalli County Road and Bridge system, and performs manual labor as necessary to achieve program objectives.

Requirements

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 and heavy-duty trucks & related equipment.
Working knowledge of road construction grades and basic surveying.
Considerable knowledge of safety regulations and personal protective equipment.
Ability to communicate well with other employees and the public.
Ability to establish and maintain a positive, ethical, effective and professional working relationship with other department employees in a collaborative team environment.
Completion of High School or GED
Demonstrated experience in the operation of heavy equipment units and heavy – duty trucks, and in the construction and operation of road and bridge projects.
Valid Montana Commercial Driver’s License (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.
Must be physically able to effectively perform all position requirements in adverse conditions including weather extremes and steep, uneven or unstable terrain.

Nice To Haves

These are Temporary positions of unknown duration, funded to assist with damage to the County roads that. These positions could last as long as 18 to 36 weeks depending on weather.

Responsibilities

Conducts flagging and traffic control for work zone
Operates Heavy equipment that may include crawler tractors, wheel loaders, motor graders, hydraulic excavators, tractor-backhoes, steel-drum and pneumatic compactors, tractor- mounted mowers and brush cutters, aerial lift trucks, paving machines, asphalt distributors, aggregate spreaders and crushing equipment.
Operates heavy-duty trucks, including tandem-axle dump trucks with trailers, tractors with equipment trailers, belly and side dumps and snow removal equipment and street sweepers
Performs manual labor on Road and Bridge construction and maintenance projects
Performs other duties as assigned