HEAVY TRUCK DRIVER

Heavy Truck Driver

The Heavy Truck Driver is a part of the Road and Bridge team. This team is responsible for construction and maintenance of roads and bridges in the county that are not part of the state highway system or with a municipality. The role performs skilled duties associated with the operation of trucks and repair, maintenance and construction of County roads, bridges and rights-of-way; operates heavy equipment incidental to the work.

Essential functions include hauling gravel and asphalt in trailer dump trucks, performing road maintenance or construction related duties while operating equipment. Transports equipment and supplies. Inspects specialty vehicles and heavy equipment for proper operating condition, repairs and adjusts equipment and performs maintenance and preventive maintenance as needed. Maintains and controls traffic at work sites. Enforces rules and regulations according to DOT guidelines, reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries. Occasional operation of motor graders, brooms, loaders, backhoes, skid steers, tractors, mowers, dump trucks, or similar equipment. Patch potholes, fill road washouts and clean storm drains. Install and clean culverts. Meets with foreman for scheduling and assignments. Helps bridge crew when needed. Regular attendance and timeliness are required.

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a valid Texas CDL-Class A license and a good driving record. Must be able to operate vehicles with manual transmission (stick shift). Must have over one (1) year experience driving a tractor / dump-trailer combination. Must have three (3) years of stable work experience. Working knowledge of road construction procedures and practices: knowledge of DOT guidelines. Knowledge of traffic control techniques. Ability to make independent decisions, communicate effectively and appropriately with employees and general public. Basic computer and reporting skills. McLennan County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications in the past ten years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records, and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.

All employees must be committed to achieving excellence in assigned duties, always in service of the county and community. Must have ability to earn and keep the trust of fellow employees and the community at large. Must be approachable and ready to help fellow employees and the general public. Works mostly outdoors. Exposed to extreme heat, cold, rain, humidity, wetness, hazardous chemicals, insects, dust, poisonous plants, unpleasant smells, fumes, traffic hazards, and physical stress from exertion. Some incumbents may have contact with buried electric, phone, or television cable lines. This position follows DOT guidelines. While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to stoop, bend, push and pull. May have to lift heavy boxes or objects up to 100 pounds. May be exposed to hazardous chemicals. Exposure to extreme heat and cold. Ability to see and hear hazards associated with the operation of construction equipment. Other physical efforts as required. This position may be required to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the facility. The position schedule is 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Thursday.