Truck Driver II - Public Works (Road & Bridge) - J01520 - 01200

Nueces County • Yard, TX

1d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Drives and insures proper maintenance of an 18-wheeler, operates various other equipment as assigned. Performs routine maintenance support work. The employee is required to be on duty before, during, and after natural disasters and emergencies, as directed by the supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus at least one year of experience in driving an 18-wheeler and operating other equipment used in maintenance.
• Any employee who drives a vehicle on official business must have a driving record which meets standards set by the County and the County’s insurance carrier.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must possess a valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License; Tanker, and no restrictions.
• Knowledge of the safe operation of the equipment used and of the provisions of the Texas Motor Vehicle Code relating to the operation of this equipment.
• Sufficient skills to operate this equipment effectively and safely.
• Ability to service and make minor repairs on equipment and to know safety standards to prevent hazards.
• Ability to perform strenuous work in the outdoors.
• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with fellow employees.

Responsibilities

• Regularly operates, inspects and loads 18-wheel tractor-trailer between stockpile yard and street repair locations.
• Operates a front-end loader, mower, backhoe, pneumatic roller and oil truck and other equipment as assigned.
• Maintains assigned vehicles in ready working conditions, including fuel, proper lubrication and cleaning.
• Sprays oil on road prior to paving.
• Drives and operates small dump truck, hauling materials to and from job sites.
• May operate a water truck, power broom, patch truck and bulldozer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED