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Bingham County Truck Driver Road & Bridge in Blackfoot, Idaho
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Bingham County Truck Driver
Established: October 1, 2005 Revised: March 11, 2024
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Pay Grade: N15 FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt
Salary: starts at \$18.01/ hour Hiring Step DOQ/DOE
Full time - County Benefits: Including 13 Paid Holidays/6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A SIGN-ON BONUS \$2000.00 (External Applicants Only)
SEE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT FOR DETAILS
Purpose Of Class/Primary Function
The principal function of an employee in this class is to perform maintenance and construction work on
County roads, bridges, and rights-of-ways. Additionally, Truck Drivers may be utilized, as needed, in the
Solid Waste Division of Public Works for the purpose of hauling solid waste from the Countys solid
waste transfer stations to the appropriate in-county and out-of-county landfills and/or working as a
Transfer Station Attendant. The Truck Driver primarily operates trucks and support equipment. The work
is performed under supervision of the Road and Bridge Supervisor and/or the Solid Waste Supervisor,
with on-site work assignments given by the Lead Person and/or Senior Equipment Operator. The
principal duties of this class are performed in an outdoor environment and may include working in
adverse weather conditions and hazards involving the use of heavy equipment and power tools.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (will vary by assignment)
Performs scheduled and assigned maintenance, repair, and service work on County roads, bridges,
rights-of-way, medians, and structures;
Operates a variety of vehicles and equipment, including but not limited to, dump trucks, front end
loaders and attachments, backhoes, rollers, snow removal vehicles, and related equipment;
Operates a variety of hand tools and power tools, including but not limited to, sledges, hammers,
picks, air compressors, welders, chainsaws, air hammers, jacks, and related equipment;
Operates two-way radio communication equipment to maintain contact in the field;
Erects, maintains, and repairs fences, guard rails, and traffic signs;
Removes debris and other safety hazards from roads, culverts, storm drains, and adjacent public
areas;
Places erosion and sediment control devices;
Places work zone traffic control devices and performs flagging duties;
Performs routine and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment and maintains service and
maintenance records;
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures, and safety
practices.
Hauls all solid waste from county transfer stations to various landfills.
BINGHAM COUNTY
Is recruiting for the position of
Truck Driver Road & Bridge
April 23, 2024
Bingham County Truck Driver
Established: October 1, 2005 Revised: March 11, 2024
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When assigned to the Solid Waste Division, may work for extended periods as a Transfer Station
Attendant.
Operates snow removal equipment which may include working in an on-call status.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
On-call after regular hours to respond to emergency situations;
Performs other related duties as required.
Competency Requirements
Knowledge of:
Methods, materials, procedures, and standard practices of road, bridge, and right-of-way maintenance,
vegetation control and removal, and related duties;
Methods, materials, procedures, and standard practices of road, bridge, and right-of-way construction
and repair, including concrete and asphalt repair, removal, and replacement;
Methods, materials, procedures, and standard practices of snow removal, sanding, and de-icing;