Truck Driver

Overview

Truck Driver (Transportation)
Ford County
Truck Driver
Fund.................General Department Ford County Administrative Services
FLSA Status.

Non-exempt Reports ToRoad or Bridge Foreman
Job Status.................. Full-time Travel..Constant in County, occasional
Work Schedule.
40 hours/week. Training out of county
Some extended hours required Monday-Friday-1/2 hour Lunch break

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Foreman, the Truck Driver position entails routine manual work in the operation of dump trucks and semi-trucks for transporting personnel, materials, and equipment. In addition to safely and efficiently operating vehicles, this employee also performs related manual work in loading or handling materials as needed. Close supervision in the form of specific assignments or schedules is received from a superior.

A limited amount of road and bridge maintenance work is required.

• Pass a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen and participate in a random drug/alcohol program
• Possess a valid Kansas Class A Drivers License
• Inspect the condition of all vehicles and equipment.
• Operate a motor vehicle such as a dump truck, semi-truck, or pickup truck in the transportation of personnel or materials.
• Perform vehicle maintenance activities.
• Operate move trucks and other related vehicles.
• Assist in the patchwork of county roads and bridges.
• Load materials and perform work-related manual tasks as required.
• Assist in spreading sand on county roads.
• Assist in general maintenance of county roads.
• Complete paperwork concerning work assignments and material hauled.
• Assist in the installation of signs.
• Assist in the removal of snow in the winter months.

• Assists other Divisions and Departments with Special Projects as requested.
• Other related duties as necessary or required.

• Experience:
  
  One to three years of truck driving experience. Responsibilities and duties of this position are expected to be acquired within six months to one year.
• Education:
  
  High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Skills:
  
  Knowledge of equipment maintenance. Ability to operate a truck, semi-truck, and other light maintenance vehicles and equipment.
• Problem Solving:
  Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Accuracy
  - Ability to perform work accurately, safely, and thoroughly.
• Communication, Oral, and Written
  - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word and proper writing style in all communication vehicles.
• Decision Making:
  Limited decision making exists in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Accountability:
  Employee is not responsible for budgetary control and does not participate in the annual department budget process.
• Supervision:
  Limited supervision. Job assignments are reviewed by the supervisor. The employee does not have supervisory responsibilities.
• Personal Relations:
  Occasional contact with other county departments and the general public. Constant contact and communication within the crew assignment.

• Working Conditions:
  
  Manual labor and physical effort are required. Extreme weather conditions are factors in this position.
• Physical Demands:
  See lift/carry requirements notes below (extracted for readability in this format).

Physical Demands and Lifting/Carrying:
Stand, Walk, Sit, Reach, Climb, Crawl, Squat/Kneel, Bend activities with varying weight limits as described in the original text. Detailed weight specifications and frequency indicators were consolidated for readability.