Temporary Road Department Driver​/Operator

Temporary Road Department Driver/Operator

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. 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.

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• 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 attachments.
• Working knowledge of road construction grades and basic surveying practices.
• 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 setting.

• 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 systems.
• Valid Montana Commercial Driver’s License (A) with an acceptable driving record.
• CDL endorsements for tanker, hazardous materials and airbrakes.
• 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 responsibilities in adverse conditions including weather extremes and steep, uneven or unstable terrain.

• Works outside with exposure to weather extremes.
• Often works in construction work zones with heavy volumes of traffic.
• Heavy lifting is routinely required, up to 100 lbs.
• Exposure to dust, exhaust, vapors, noise and other potential hazards.
• Participates in the mandatory Ravalli County drug testing program.

EEO Statement:

Ravalli County is an equal employment opportunity employer (EEO). Ravalli County does not refuse employment or discriminate in compensation or the other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment based upon race, color, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, pregnancy, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, political beliefs, genetic information, or veteran’s status.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.