Driver II - Road & Bridge Department

CLASS TITLE
:
Truck Driver II

DEPARTMENT
:
Road and Bridge

ACCOUNTABLE TO
:
Road and Bridge Superintendent, Road and Bridge Foreman

FLSA STATUS
:
Non-Exempt

Under general supervision, performs a variety of tasks ensuring the maintenance of departmental equipment and vehicles; drives all types of trucks; operates equipment; responds to emergencies; provides direction to others when so ordered; and uses hand tools to provide maintenance of county roads, bridges and other facilities.

• Operates construction equipment such as trucks, road graders, rollers, sweepers, mowers and loaders to construct, maintain and repair county roads, roadway shoulders, culverts and bridges.
• Compacts, spreads, sweeps, hauls and places materials on county roads, bridges and right of-ways.
• Trims trees, rebuilds fence lines, and compacts materials to maintain roads.
• Performs field surveying and record keeping.
• Enters daily activities (hours, quantities and jobs) in computer program.
• Checks tires, oil, lubricant, water levels, lights, fuel, and makes repairs to equipment operated.
• Plows and sands county roads during and after snow storms.
• Responds to and helps mitigate effects of emergencies such as wild land fire, flood, or other emergency situations.
• Attends meetings, conferences and workshops as requested and authorized.
• Performs janitorial work in the office and shop of the Road and Bridge Department.

None

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent with one-year experience operating and maintaining construction equipment, or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Montana Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Type I, Class A, with tank and airbrake endorsement.

• Lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment up to 100 pounds (heavier loads with assistance).
• Perform frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, climbing, and working in awkward positions.
• Stand, walk, and work for extended periods on uneven, steep, or rough terrain.
• Enter, exit, and climb onto heavy trucks and equipment multiple times per shift.
• Operate equipment, tools, and vehicle controls requiring hand-eye coordination and grip strength.
• Work outdoors year-round in extreme heat, cold, wind, rain, snow, and icy conditions.
• Tolerate exposure to dust, mud, loud noise, vibration, fumes, and chemicals.
• Maintain awareness and safety while working near moving traffic cones in remote areas.
• Sit for extended periods while operating vehicles and alternate with strenuous manual labor.
• Work long shifts, irregular hours, and seasonal overtime (e.g., snow removal, flood response).