Heavy Equipment Operator, Truck Driver w/CDL, Truck Driver – Trainee
Saline County
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Heavy Equipment Operator, Truck Driver w/CDL, Truck Driver-
Trainee
Closes On: December 31, 2024 at 09:55 AM CST
Job Status: Full-Time
Days Worked: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri.
Rate of Pay: $18.17 – $25.81
Details: Open Until Filled
Salary Information
Truck Driver – CDL: Wage range is: $18.17/hr to $25.81/hr dependent
upon qualifications and experience.
Truck Driver – Trainee: Wage range is $17.40/hr to $24.81/hr dependent
upon qualifications and experience.
Career advancement opportunities to Equipment Operator I & II at 6
months of successful employment, completion of required
training, and verifiable experience.
Job Duties
Truck Driver -CDL – Operation of dump truck, semi-truck, low-boy
trailers, tandem axle snowplows and spreaders, asphalt
patch truck, pick-up truck, backhoe, loader and other equipment for road
and bridge maintenance and construction
activities. Responsible for preventive maintenance of assigned
equipment. Perform general laborer duties related to
roadwork, bridge work, asphalt work and general yard labor as required,
and all other work as assigned. Responsible for
keeping records of service requests and coordinating with Road
Superintendent. Maintain other records as required.
Truck Driver – Trainee – Perform general duties related to roadwork such
as flagging traffic, trimming trees, cutting brush,
mowing right-of-ways, replacing bridge planks, assisting in concrete
work, duties related to asphalt work and preparation for
asphalt work. May be assigned to clean up yard and/or shop buildings.
Operate mower tractors, front end loaders, skid
steers and power tools such as chain saws, weed whips and hand tools
required for assigned tasks. Perform preventative
maintenance. Once CDL is obtained it will open opportunities for other
duties/equipment.
Minimum Qualifications
CDL
1. Must have a High School diploma or the equivalent.
2. Must have a valid Class A Commercial Driver License with air brake,
manual transmission, combination
vehicles and tanker endorsements. Must be insurable under Saline Countys
fleet insurance policy.
3. Six (6) months experience operating dump trucks.
4. Ability to identify safety hazards.
5. Previous, verifiable work experience may be substituted at the
discretion of the administrator.
6. Able to work independently.
Trainee
1. Must have a High School diploma or the equivalent.
2. Must have a valid Class C Driver License.
3. Must be insurable under Saline Countys fleet insurance policy.
4. Must be able to work independently.
5. Must be able to perform work most of the time in hot or cold
conditions.
Physical Requirements
Determined Work Level: Level 4 Heavy Work will accept applicants at
3.50 exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally,
and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of
20 pounds of force constantly. Possess eye/hand/foot coordination
sufficient to drive vehicle. Ability to use one or both legs and/or feet
to move controls on machinery or equipment. Must have fine and
gross manual dexterity to operate hand tools and equipment necessary to
perform general labor duties. Ability to bend body downward
and forward by bending spine at the waist. Job performance and or safety
of self and others demands being able to see clearly 20 feet or
more.
Veterans Preference
Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a
veteran under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they
meet the minimum qualifications of the position and successfully pass
any required pre-employment testing or any requirements such
as licensing. The veterans preference laws do not guarantee the
veteran a jo b. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as
determined by the hiring officials. To be successful, the expectation is
that a candidate will be able to competently perform the routine
tasks of the position with limited supervision by the end of the
probationary period of covered positions.
Veterans Preference Notice
Veterans Preference Eligibility Request Form
https://www.salinecountyks.gov/media/human-resources/veteran-s-