TRUCK DRIVER I - TRANSPORTATION ADN DEVELOPMENT - Clayton County, GA : Job Details

TRUCK DRIVER ICLASSIFICATION TITLE: TRUCK DRIVER IPURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATIONThe purpose of this classification is to drive and operate various size trucks to move materials and equipment as necessary to perform work on Transportation and Development maintenance and construction projects. Work requires a moderate level of skill, dexterity, and finesse and involves performing to exacting tolerances and specifications. Work is performed under the supervision of a foreman or supervisor who monitors and inspects work while in progress and upon completion.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSThe following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.Drives and operates single and tandem axel dump trucks to transport materials, equipment, and supplies to and from work sites. Loads, transports, and unloads material, equipment, and tools at appropriate locations.Drives truck equipped with dump body to transport and dump loose materials, such as sand, gravel, crushed rock, bituminous paving materials, and debris. Pulls levers or turns crank to tilt body and dump contents. Moves hand and foot controls to jerk truck forward and backward to loosen and dump material adhering to body.Drives off-road; operates trucks in heavy traffic conditions and in confined spaces.Flags and directs traffic and places markers, signs, and cones around project work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public.Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs on tools, equipment, and vehicles; maintains, cleans, and secures all equipment; performs daily safety and maintenance pre-trip and post-trip inspections; ensures material and equipment is safely and securely loaded in a responsible manner.ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONSOperates smaller vehicles and equipment as needed to include dump trucks, chippers, chain saws, jack hammers, hand and power tools. Cuts trees, brush, and rights-of-way; cuts and mows grass; picks up litter and debris from streets and rights-of-way; cleans ditches and drains; picks up leaves.On an as needed basis, may be required to operate vacuum truck, liquid AC distributor truck, and fuel truck in addition to general track or rubber tired construction equipment.Loads and secures equipment and materials on trucks.Loads and secures equipment and materials on trucks.Delivers and dumps/spreads materials.Participates as needed in efforts related to inclement weather conditions, natural disasters, and other emergency situations.Performs other related duties as required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma or GED; supplemented by two (2) years of experience operating and driving equipment in support of maintenance and construction projects; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Class B Commercial driver's license (CDL). Preferred candidate would hold certification as a Flagman.ADA COMPLIANCEPhysical Ability: Tasks require the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that generally involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.Environmental Factors:Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, or traffic hazards.Clayton County, Georgia, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.To download a copy of this job description click here.Position : 2240Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNALLocation : TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENTGrade : GRADE 13Posting Start : 07/06/2024Posting End : 12/31/9999MINIMUM SALARY: $34,435.41