Public Works Truck Driver

Other Qualifications

• The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks. Drives any large truck under the direction of the immediate Supervisor including dump trucks, belly dumps, water trucks and front end loaders, implements such as snow plows; utilizes scales, maps, telephones and radios. Participates in various seasonal projects such as snow removal with snow plow; responds to emergency call-outs resulting from severe weather, chemical spills or major accidents. Inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water each morning. Performs emergency roadside repairs such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, tire chains, and spark plugs. Positions blocks and ties rope around items to secure cargo during transit. Operates trucks within prescribed guidelines and follows all laws and regulations. Measures or determines correct amount of dirt or fill product to be loaded into belly dump to stay within the legal limits; uses scale to validate load. Operates the assigned truck in a skilled and safe manner at all times, including hazardous road and weather conditions. Hauls gravel products in a 20-yard belly, using expert timing required to operate belly dump doors. Installs and secures materials with specified tarps to comply with the mandatory County regulation requiring tarp usage on all belly-dumps and dump trucks. Chains up tires for hazardous weather conditions, as necessary. Performs other related duties as assigned.
• The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.
• Drives any large truck under the direction of the immediate Supervisor including dump trucks, belly dumps, water trucks and front end loaders, implements such as snow plows; utilizes scales, maps, telephones and radios.
• Participates in various seasonal projects such as snow removal with snow plow; responds to emergency call-outs resulting from severe weather, chemical spills or major accidents.
• Inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water each morning.
• Performs emergency roadside repairs such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, tire chains, and spark plugs.
• Positions blocks and ties rope around items to secure cargo during transit.
• Operates trucks within prescribed guidelines and follows all laws and regulations.
• Measures or determines correct amount of dirt or fill product to be loaded into belly dump to stay within the legal limits; uses scale to validate load.
• Operates the assigned truck in a skilled and safe manner at all times, including hazardous road and weather conditions.
• Hauls gravel products in a 20-yard belly, using expert timing required to operate belly dump doors.
• Installs and secures materials with specified tarps to comply with the mandatory County regulation requiring tarp usage on all belly-dumps and dump trucks.
• Chains up tires for hazardous weather conditions, as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.