Truck Driver​/Laborer

Salary range: $3,650/mo. ($21.06 per hour) up to $3885/mo. ($22.41 per hour)

Department: Road and Bridge

Hours: Full-Time

Job Description:

The Platte County Road and Bridge is looking for a Truck driver / laborer in Wheatland, to perform various maintenance duties under limited supervision to provide safe and effective transportation throughout Platte County.

Example of Duties:

Duties include but are not limited to and may vary from time to time and are at the discretion of the Road and Bridge Superintendent and Foreman.

• Maintains and operates complex equipment safely and proficiently.
• Under limited supervision, flags traffic and sets up traffic control devices.
• Operates single and tandem axle trucks, provided with plows, and sander, to remove snow and ice from the roadway surface.
• Responsible for rehabilitation of roadway surfaces and traffic control devices such as signs and markers.
• Attends and completes all required training to obtain/maintain necessary certifications, perform inspections, and learn new skills.
• Communicate information to update others as to work status and/or process effectiveness.
• Performs duties involved in removing snow and ice from roadways.
• Responsible for adhering to all safety standards, policies, and procedures including the correct use of all associated personal protective equipment.
• Utilize equipment associated with cattle guard and culvert replacement.
• Performs assigned additional job-related duties and responsibilities as needed.
• Operate and utilize welders of all types in a shop and field environment.
• Replacement of culverts in roadways.
• Replacement or cleaning of cattle guards
• Must possess a working knowledge of road restoration and upkeep.
• Ability to exercise initiative
• Ability to safely operate heavy equipment ranging from backhoe, loader, road grader, skid steer.
• Frequent use of manual and powered hand tools.
• Daily use of motor vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Ability to independently lift and/or carry 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand/sit and operate equipment for long periods of time.
• Ability to work in adverse environmental conditions which may include, but not be limited to, rain, snow, heat, and hail.
• Professionally and tactfully interact with the public while on job sites.
• Maintain a professional work environment.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers within the Department, other County Departments.

Knowledge and

Skills:

Class A CDL:
Applicants should possess a current Class A CDL or be able to obtain training for one at the first availability of training.

If an applicant does not possess a Class A CDL the county will pay for training and the applicant must be willing to sign a two-year work contract with the county upon completion of CDL training.

Interpersonal

Skills:

Courtesy, and tact are essential elements of the job. Work involves personal contact with general public at times explaining job site duties, field complaints, and traffic control.

Safety mindset: ensuring safety for general public and co-workers on job sites.

Other

Skills:

Ability to utilize a cell phone, keep inventory of materials utilized on a jobsite, and follow directions.

Benefits of working for Platte County include health, life, vision and dental insurance. In addition, Platte County participates in the state employee pension fund, which guarantees you a pension upon retiring (After vested)! No employee contributions are made towards the retirement fund, but the County pays approximately 19% of your wage (in addition to your salary!) towards the Wyoming Retirement System.